Consumer complaint received 2024-12-26 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
am writing to file a formal complaint against TRANSUNION, XXXX, AND XXXX regarding their unauthorized and illegal reporting of my educational records, specifically the transaction history, to my consumer Credit Report. This action by TRANSUNION, XXXX, AND XXXX is a clear violation of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA ) of 1974. The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA ) safeguards educational records, encompassing a wide array of information, including but not limited to grades, transcripts, disciplinary records, and personally identifiable information ( PII ) directly linked to a student. Transaction history pertinent to educational loans or financial matters, although not explicitly outlined in FERPA, falls squarely within the realm of protected information due to its direct association with the educational journey and financial status of the student. As custodians of these records, TRANSUNION, XXXX, AND XXXX are bound by FERPA regulations. However, they have egregiously disregarded these regulations by Furnishing/reporting transaction histories to consumer reports without obtaining my explicit consent, thereby breaching the privacy rights guaranteed under FERPA. Moreover, the Privacy Act of 1974 supplements FERPA by regulating the collection, use, and dissemination of personal information by federal agencies. This act establishes stringent measures to ensure confidentiality, accuracy, relevance, and proper use of personal information. XXXXDEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 's disclosure of my transaction history to consumer reporting agencies without my explicit consent constitutes a blatant violation not only of FERPA but also of the broader principles established under the Privacy Act of 1974. These actions compromise the confidentiality and privacy protections afforded to my educational records and personal information, resulting in tangible financial damages and emotional distress. Despite my attempts to rectify this matter directly with TRANSUNION, XXXX XXXX XXXX, their failure to acknowledge or resolve the issue necessitates the intervention of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. I am seeking accountability for Their actions. I kindly request that the CFPB investigate this matter thoroughly and take appropriate actions to rectify the violations committed by Removing All of the Information pertaining to financial transactions that associate with my Education that they furnished upon my report. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any further information or clarification needed to pursue this matter. Thank you for your attention to this urgent issue. I trust that the CFPB will take necessary steps to address this grievance and ensure justice is served.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief