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Credit Bureaus
NAICS 561450 · United States · 2022 edition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in compiling information, such as credit and employment histories, and providing the information to financial institutions, retailers, and others who have a need to evaluate the creditworthiness of individuals and businesses.
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For Credit Bureaus, clarify the services, contracts and consequences of an error. Review cyber liability and data breach, professional liability / e&o, regulatory and compliance liability. Confirm which professional activities and additional services the proposed coverage actually addresses.
Questions to ask
- What volume of consumer or business credit records does the operation hold or process annually?
- What types of data are compiled — financial histories only, or also employment, public records, or other sensitive categories?
- What information security certifications or audits are in place, such as SOC 2 or ISO 27001?
- Has the operation experienced any prior data breaches, FCRA complaints, or regulatory proceedings?
- Does the business license data or APIs to third-party clients, or resell data to downstream users?
- For Credit Bureaus, what should the underwriter know about prior data breach incidents, fcra enforcement actions, or consumer class-action settlements?
- For Credit Bureaus, what should the underwriter know about high volume of consumer records held, particularly sensitive categories like financial account data or social security numbers?
- For Credit Bureaus, what should the underwriter know about significant third-party data resale or data-sharing arrangements that extend liability beyond the primary operation?
Activities described by this code
- Credit agencies
- Credit rating services
- Credit investigation services
- Credit reporting bureaus
Other activities to examine
Census classification reference
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Credit bureaus and credit reporting agencies compile consumer and business financial histories — payment records, public records, employment data, and related information — and provide this data to lenders, landlords, employers, and others evaluating creditworthiness. Operations are predominantly data-driven and technology-dependent, with most customer interaction occurring via electronic APIs or reporting platforms rather than physical premises visits.
Questions to investigate
- What volume of consumer or business credit records does the operation hold or process annually?
- What types of data are compiled — financial histories only, or also employment, public records, or other sensitive categories?
- What information security certifications or audits are in place, such as SOC 2 or ISO 27001?
- Has the operation experienced any prior data breaches, FCRA complaints, or regulatory proceedings?
This insurance research was generated in April 2026. It has not received a complete human review. The October 12, 2026 audit checked codes and titles only, not descriptions or coverage assertions.