Consumer complaint received 2023-12-29
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (CA)

Requested opt out... 
XX/XX/2023 Paypal/Synchrony Bank Subject : Opting-Out of Authorizations and Notification of Violations Under Relevant Federal Laws I, XXXX XXXX XXXX, am writing to inform you of my decision to opt-out of any and all authorizations I may have given you, whether written, unwritten, verbal, or nonverbal as is my right per FCRA Section 15 USC 1681 ( b ) and 16 CFR 313.7 ( e ), ( f ), ( g ) ( 1 ). 
You have repeatedly provided inaccurate information as well as my non public personal information to all credit reporting agencies which has caused substantial harm to my life by these actions. 
I have proof of multiple violations of the protection provided to me as a consumer under several federal laws, including but not limited to : 15 USC 6801 ( a ) states It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information. 
According to 15 USC 6809 ( 4 ) ( A ) The term nonpublic personal information means personally identifiable financial information ( I ) provided by a consumer to a financial institution ; ( ii ) resulting from any transaction with the consumer or any service performed for the consumer ; or ( iii ) otherwise obtained by the financial institution. 
15 USC 1681 ( b ) requires every financial institutionshall establish appropriate standards for the financial institutions administrative, technical, and physical safeguards ( 1 ) to insure the security and confidentiality of customer records and information ; ( 2 ) to protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such records ; and ( 3 ) to protect against unauthorized access to or use of such records or information which could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer. 
16 CFR 313.7 ( e ) Time to comply with opt out. You must comply with a consumers opt out direction as soon as reasonably practicable after you receive it. ( f ) Continuing right to opt out. A consumer may exercise the right to opt out at any time. ( g ) Duration of consumers opt out direction. ( 1 ) A consumers direction to opt out under this section is effective until the consumer revokes it in writing or, if the consumer agrees, electronically. 
I exercise these rights under the aforementioned federal laws with the aim of protecting my personal information from unauthorized access, use, and sharing. 
I kindly request that you review all your past and current practices relating to the collection, storage, use, and sharing of my personal information to ensure compliance with the relevant statutory provisions. 
Failure to do so may result in the violation of federal law, which could lead to serious consequences. 
I expect you to promptly address any violations, including inaccuracies, and take necessary steps to rectify the situation. Furthermore, I request that you provide me with a detailed written response that outlines the actions taken to comply with the applicable laws within thirty ( 30 ) days of receiving this letter. 
I would like to continue receiving periodic statements by mail and any legally mandated communications regarding my account. However, any other uses or sharing of my personal financial information should cease unless explicitly authorized by me. I appreciate your immediate attention to this request and compliance with the relevant federal laws. 
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