Unique Identifier: Each time a Company Credit Report is accessed from the credit bureau’s database, a unique number, known as the Report Order Number, is generated. This number is specific to that particular access or order of the report.
Purpose:
Tracking: It helps in tracking and referencing a specific instance when the report was pulled. This is particularly useful for record-keeping and auditing purposes.
Verification: It serves as a verification tool. If there are any queries or issues related to a specific report, the Report Order Number can be used to quickly locate and review the exact report in question.
Indication of Access Frequency: The Report Order Number can also indicate the frequency of inquiries or accesses made to the company’s credit report. A higher number might suggest that the report has been accessed multiple times, which could be of interest to the company for understanding how often its credit information is being reviewed.
Confidentiality: While the Report Order Number is unique and important for tracking, it is generally confidential and should be treated with the same level of security as the report itself to ensure privacy and data protection.
Utility for Businesses: For businesses, keeping track of Report Order Numbers can be useful for monitoring who is checking their credit and how often, as part of managing their financial reputation and creditworthiness.