Investigative consumer report
CIPP/US glossary · Last reviewed: · By Victor Humenhuk (CIPP/US certified)
Investigative consumer report - A report on a consumer's character, reputation, personal characteristics or mode of living obtained through personal interviews by a CRA, carrying heightened disclosure duties.
In the CIPP/US body of knowledge, Investigative consumer report comes up under Chapter 12: Workplace Privacy; Chapter 9: Financial Privacy.
Where Investigative consumer report is covered in the CIPP/US study notes
Related terms
- Consumer reporting agency (CRA)
- Consumer report
- Permissible purpose
- Pre-adverse-action notice
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