Consumer complaint received 2024-01-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Formal Complaint Regarding Violation of Consumer Rights, Privacy Act, FCRA, and Consumer Protection Act I am writing to officially register a complaint against [ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 : XXXX. XXXXFCRA Violations : XXXX  - 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, [ XXXX XXXX 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. 

XXXX. XXXXConsumer Reporting Agencies ( CRA ) Violations : XXXX  - [ Credit XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Early Warnings, XXXX XXXX, are non-affiliated XXXX entities that have violated my privacy by accessing and sharing my personal information without explicit consent. 

XXXX. XXXXPrivacy Act Violations : XXXX  - 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. 

XXXX. XXXXFCRA XXXX Failures : XXXX - [ Credit XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX failed to maintain reasonable procedures to ensure users had permissible purposes for accessing reports, assure maximum possible accuracy, and provide FCRA-mandated User Notices. 

XXXX. XXXXCFPB Enforcement Action XXXX XXXX - Reference to the recent enforcement action against XXXX by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) on XX/XX/2022, highlighting concerns about the industry 's compliance with the law. 

XXXX. XXXXDamages and Legal Remedies : XXXX - 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. 

XXXX. XXXX15 USC 1681n- Civil Liability : ** - Pursuant to 15 USC 1681n , I seek civil liability for willful noncompliance, including actual damages, punitive damages, and legal costs. 

XXXX. **Dodd-Frank Act Violations : ** - Asserting that [ Credit Reporting Agencies and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation