Illegal Background Check Reporting

Summary

A background check company may have violated Colorados § 5-18-109(1)(e) by reporting information older than seven years. Review the report, document how it was shared, and consider disputing it with the company. You can file a formal complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and seek legal advice for potential legal action.

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I had a background check company, report the information illegally to my place of business.
Hi ****! That sounds concerning. To help with your situation, could you clarify what specific information was reported and how it was reported illegally? This will help in understanding if any privacy rights or laws were violated.
I'm in colorado. § *-*-*(*)(e) they have every seven year from date of disposition, non reporting law.That is the statute. The company sent a report going back more than 20 years.
****, it seems the background check company may have violated Colorado's § *-*-*(*)(e) by reporting information older than seven years. Here are some steps you can consider:
- Review the report and identify all information reported beyond seven years.
- Document when and how the report was shared with your employer.
- Consider contacting the company to dispute the report.
Would you like guidance on how to proceed with a formal complaint or legal action against the company?
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It seems like you have a strong case based on the violation of Colorado's § *-*-*(*)(e). Here are a few steps you can take:
- File a formal complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
- Consider seeking legal advice on pursuing a lawsuit for damages.
Would you like more specific guidance on filing a complaint or pursuing legal action?