Law, Business and Society 11th Edition by Tony McAdams

Exercise 24

Many companies refer to credit reports when investigating job applicants. The Fair Credit Reporting Act requires employers to notify applicants if they are rejected because of information in a credit report.
a. In your judgment, does evidence of failure to pay debts constitute useful information in the job selection process Explain.
b. Is the use of that information an "invasion of privacy" as you understand it Explain.