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Tag Archives: Consumer privacy
Why Do Banks Share Your Financial Information and Are They Allowed To?
In a word: yes. If you’ve ever applied for a loan, you know that banks and credit unions collect a lot of personal financial information from you, such as your income and credit history. And it’s not uncommon for lenders … Continue reading
Posted in About GAO, Business Regulation and Consumer Protection, Collections
Tagged Alicia Puente Cackley, Consumer Financial Protection, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Consumer privacy, Financial Markets and Community Investment, FMCI, Information technology and cybersecurity, Nick Marinos
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