No More Medical Data in Credit Checks: Privacy Rule Starts March 2025
Published Date: 1/27/2025
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Summary
Starting March 17, 2025, creditors and credit reporting agencies can’t use or share your medical info when deciding on loans or credit. This rule protects your privacy and makes sure your health details don’t mess with your financial life. If you’re applying for credit, expect fairer treatment without medical info bias!
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Bans medical data in credit decisions
Starting March 17, 2025, creditors and consumer reporting agencies are prohibited from using or sharing your medical information when deciding on loans or other credit. You should expect that health details will not be considered or passed along in credit decisions after that date.
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