Fair Credit Reporting: 8.11.2.1 Nature and Form of Authorization and Notice
Prior to using a consumer report in connection with employment, the user/employer must give notice to the consumer that it may use a consumer report for such purposes.558 In addition to the notice, the employer must also obtain written authorization from the employee to access the consumer report.559 Delegating the obligation to provide notice and obtain the consumer’s consent to a third-party agent may not violate the FCRA.560