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Fair Credit Reporting Act definition

Question
What is the Fair Credit Reporting Act? 
Answer
The Fair Credit Reporting Act, or FCRA, is a federal law that defines procedures for handling and use of credit information.

This law defines requirements relating to permitted use of credit information and specifies procedures for disclosure of credit information, notification procedures and disposal of credit information. 
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