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CFPB Action Against Equifax Imminent

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Because Equifax is not strictly a financial company, there was uncertainty over whether the CFPB has the power to penalize the firm for the breach. The CFPB and legal experts said the regulator could pursue Equifax under an aspect of the Dodd-Frank Act that bans unfair, deceptive and abusive acts and practices (UDAAP).

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CFPB’s 2020: Drawing A Bead On Abusive Practices — And States’ Activities

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To say that 2020 has already started off as a busy year for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) might be an understatement. In the most recent news late last week, the CFPB said it would change the way it defines and addresses “ abusive ” practices within the financial services arena. In the case, captioned Seila Law LLC v.

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Equifax CEO To Explain Leak To Congress

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Plus, there is the CFPB, which is widely believed to be about to lay a punishment down on Equifax using the same powers it has used against Wall Street’s biggest banks. If the companies fail to register, they could be barred from doing business with financial companies regulated by New York State.

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CFPB can do better by fintechs than a 'policy tool'

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It should offer some form of guidance to spur innovation, a former official with the bureau says.

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