Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act – FACTA

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Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act – FACTA
Year 2003 U.S. resolution that aims to enhance protection measures for identity theft. It creates standards for handling sensitive data like credit card numbers. This act has established a nationwide alerts system and allows individuals to freely access their credit reports.

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