FTC Holds Roundtable to Review Accuracy of Consumer Reports

Summary

The Federal Trade Commission is conducting a study of consumer reports accuracy, mandated by the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003, and is holding a roundtable discussion with experts to review methodologies for testing report accuracy.

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