Which statute is considered part of U.S. federal privacy law?
Which statute is considered part of U.S. federal privacy law?
The Fair Credit Reporting Act is part of the U.S. federal privacy law. It was enacted to regulate the consumer reporting industry, ensure accurate data collection, allow consumers to access and correct their information, and restrict the use of consumer reports to specific permissible purposes.
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FC.) was enacted in 1970 to regulate the consumer reporting industry and “provide privacy rights” in consumer reports. Specifically, FC. mandates accurate and relevant data collection, provides consumers with the ability to access and correct their information, and limits the use of consumer reports to defined permissible purposes
State law - California SB 1386 - Personal Information The e-Privacy Directive - EU directive The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act – PIPEDA - Canada