Permissible Purpose

Federal and State laws govern access to certain information and how it may be used. Access to certain information may be legally obtained for specific purposes only, however, in some instances that information may not be legally used.

 
Purpose Credit Info Drivers Info Court Records Criminal History (4) Other Info (5)
Extension of Credit (1)(6) Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Collection of Debt (2) Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Offer of Employment (3)(6) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Locate People No No Yes Yes Yes
Background Information No No Yes Yes Yes
Service of Process No No Yes Yes Yes
Tenant Screening (1)(6) Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Child Care Background (3)(6) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
1) Requires a Credit Application.
2) Requires Proof of Debt
3) Requires written acknowledgment from the applicant
4) Not available in all States or may require acknowledgement from the subject
5) ABC may also require proof of Permissible Purpose
6) Federal and State Laws may require that the subject be informed of the content of the report and may also require a copy of the report be provided to the subject