This book provides the first in-depth analysis of the topic, offering an international comparison of credit reporting systems. Coverage includes competition in information markets, the microeconomics of information and privacy, and economic incentives to disclose or to conceal information. The book examines the history of credit reporting agencies and the regulation of privacy and credit reporting around the world. Finally, it surveys the effects of credit reporting in credit markets worldwide.

Understanding the financial privacy and data security landscape in the U.S. involves following a moving target as the landscape is continually changing. To appropriately advise clients on these issues, it is necessary to stay on top of the ever-changing legal, regulatory, and industry developments that impact data protection issues. This practical and user-friendly resource provides a basic understanding of major data protection laws and regulations relevant to the U.S. financial sector and guides you on where and how to seek further information. To help you tackle and untangle the intricacies of this evolving area of the law, this book includes practice tips and historical perspectives outlining relevant information. The book discusses: Fundamental concepts and terminology U.S. data protection framework Navigating and evaluating the requirements and risks The landscape of the major fedral laws - GLBA, FCRA, and RFPA - as well as relevant state analogues UDA(A)P and general consumer protection laws and other data protection laws Industry standards and initiatives, which can be helpful sources for best practices, information sharing, and peer benchmarking Laws, regulations, and risk considerations relevant to incident response And more! This book was published on 07/06/2023