Miss Sarah asked:
A representative from an insurance company obtained my credit report, distributed my credit report, and disclosed personal financial information to a third party all without my permission. They also sent my credit report to a potential client of mine. What sort of action can be taken?
A representative from an insurance company obtained my credit report, distributed my credit report, and disclosed personal financial information to a third party all without my permission. They also sent my credit report to a potential client of mine. What sort of action can be taken?
Additional Details
The client has no interests in the company, the person was trying to cause defamation of my character in efforts to discredit me and steal the accounts for there self.
The faxed credit report was received through a unrelated company of this persons, which did not have a consent form.
Troy
#1 by Middleclassandnotquiet on February 18, 2011 - 1:05 pm
Raymond
Even if the person is only an employee, there are standards she or he must follow. I would contact your state atty general office or maybe your state insurance regulator.
Edit-employees have to sign a privacy statement and certainly have to keep client info private
#2 by Quizzard on February 20, 2011 - 12:19 pm
Teresa
and can you PROVE this person was the one responsible? If so, you can probably get them fired, but it’s unclear whether any damages resulted, so sung would probably be out.
#3 by Helping Hand on February 21, 2011 - 11:49 am
Glen
It is my understanding that any institusion you are doing business with that has any financial interest in you (i.e. insurance carrier) has the right to obtain your credit report without your permission.