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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 11. (a) As used in this section, “energy utility” has the meaning set forth in IC 8-1-2.5-2.
(b) As used in this section, “specialized credit reporting tool” means a scoring model that:
(1) is available only to an energy utility; and
(2) is used by the energy utility to validate a consumer's identity and creditworthiness.
(c) The following persons are not required to place a security freeze on a consumer's consumer report:
(1) A consumer reporting agency that acts only as a reseller (as defined in 15 U.S.C. 1681a(u)) of information. However, a consumer reporting agency must honor any security freeze placed on a consumer's consumer report by another consumer reporting agency.
(2) A:
(A) check services; or
(B) fraud prevention services;
company that reports on incidents of fraud or issues authorizations for the purpose of approving or processing negotiable instruments, electronic fund transfers, or similar methods of payment.
(3) A deposit account information service company that issues reports concerning account closures due to:
(A) fraud;
(B) substantial overdrafts;
(C) ATM abuse; or
(D) similar negative information concerning a consumer;
to inquiring financial institutions for use only in reviewing a consumer's request for a deposit account at the inquiring financial institution.
(4) A consumer reporting agency that furnishes specialized credit reporting tools to an energy utility.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 24. Trade Regulation § 24-5-24-11 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-24-trade-regulation/in-code-sect-24-5-24-11/
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