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TransUnion settles with CFPB, FTC over tenant screening accuracy
By 
Kyle Brasseur2023-10-12T19:34:00
Credit reporting agency TransUnion agreed to pay $23 million total across settlements with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for alleged tenant screening and security freeze deficiencies.
As part of a settlement with both agencies, TransUnion will pay $11 million to consumers and a $4 million fine for failing to ensure the accuracy of tenant screening reports, the CFPB and FTC announced Thursday. The agreement is subject to court approval.
The company reached a separate settlement with the CFPB requiring it to repay consumers $3 million and pay a $5 million penalty for failing to timely process security freeze and lock requests.
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