1970

Congress passes the Fair Credit Reporting Act, which establishes a standard legal framework for credit reporting agencies. Bureaus must now open their files to the public, remove irrelevant data, and delete negative information after a certain amount of time.

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About Tim Nelson

Tim Nelson is a Brooklyn based content strategist and writer with five years of experience in the digital marketing space. He's handled everything from social media to SEO, from long-form copywriting to interactive content projects. When not writing or putting his content creation expertise to use as a freelancer, Tim enjoys playing guitar, skiing, and rooting obnoxiously for Boston's sports teams. For more on Tim and his work, you can check out his portfolio.

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