New Jersey Fair Credit Reporting Act
NJ FCRANew Jersey's credit reporting law mirrors and supplements the federal FCRA: consumer reporting agencies may furnish reports only for listed permissible purposes, and employers must give a standalone written disclosure and get written authorization before obtaining a report. Medical information may not be furnished for employment, credit, insurance, or direct marketing without written consent, and consumers can sue for willful or negligent violations.
Jurisdiction
New Jersey
Jurisdiction Type
state
Country
United States
Enforcing Authority
Consumers through private civil actions; overlapping federal FCRA enforcement by the FTC and CFPB
Fines Under This Regulation
0
Total Fine Amount (USD)
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