Consumer complaint received 2024-01-21
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL)

Subject : Formal Complaint Regarding Violation of Consumer Rights, Privacy Act, FCRA, and Consumer Protection Act I am writing to officially register a complaint against [ Credit Reporting Agencies Attached to this complaint / Financial Institution attached to this complaint ] for significant violations of my consumer rights, privacy act rights, the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), and the Consumer Protection Act. This complaint is submitted in accordance with the relevant legal provisions and is based on the following grounds : 1. **FCRA Violations : ** - As a federally protected consumer, I hereby exercise my right to opt out of any and all authorization for the disclosure of my nonpublic personal information, in accordance with 15 USC 6802.

- Per 15 USC 6803, [ Financial Institution attaches to this complaint ] failed to provide the required notice or disclosure regarding the sharing or selling of my private information to non-affiliated agencies, such as consumer reporting agencies.

2. **Consumer Reporting Agencies ( CRA ) Violations : ** - [ Credit Reporting Agencies XXXX e.g., Lexis Nexus, Early Warnings, XXXX XXXX, are non-affiliated third-party entities that have violated my privacy by accessing and sharing my personal information without explicit consent. 

3. **Privacy Act Violations : ** - Violation of my rights under the Privacy Act ( 5 USC 552a ) by [ Financial Institutions and CRAs ] through the willful sale and sharing of my nonpublic information without proper permission and notice.

4. **FCRA Compliance Failures : ** - [ Credit Reporting Agencies and Financial Institutions ] failed to maintain reasonable procedures to ensure users had permissible purposes for accessing reports, assure maximum possible accuracy, and provide FCRA-mandated User Notices.

5. **CFPB Enforcement Action : ** - Reference to the recent enforcement action against TransUnion by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau XXXX CFPB ) on XX/XX/year>, highlighting concerns about the industry 's compliance with the law. 

XXXX. **Damages and Legal Remedies : ** - Due to the failure to honor my opt-out requests per 15 USC 6802, I have suffered traumatic emotional, financial, and physical damages, necessitating legal redress.

7. **15 USC 1681n- Civil Liability : ** - Pursuant to 15 USC 1681n , I seek civil liability for willful noncompliance, including actual damages, punitive damages, and legal costs.

8. **Dodd-Frank Act Violations : ** - Asserting that [ Credit Reporting Agencies and Financial Institutions ] are engaging in deceptive acts or practices, violating consumer financial laws under the XXXX XXXX XXXX Reform and Consumer Protection Act. 

In consideration of the aforementioned violations, I request a thorough investigation into this matter and a detailed response outlining the corrective actions taken. Attached herewith are supporting documents demonstrating the unauthorized sharing of my personal information. 

I am prepared to pursue legal avenues for resolution if necessary. Your immediate attention to this matter is appreciated, and I anticipate a timely resolution.