NEWS AND VIEWS
New to Metro 2® Reporting? Start with the Right Foundation.
Accurate Metro 2® reporting is critical to compliance, reducing disputes, and improving consumer outcomes. That’s why proper training matters. CDIA’s Metro 2®...
Preserving the Integrity of the CFPB Complaint Portal
- July 14, 2026
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By Dan Smith President and CEO, Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA) Consumers should have a clear, reliable way to raise concerns...
State AI & ADMT Laws Are Reshaping Compliance.
New state laws governing artificial intelligence and automated decision-making technologies (ADMT) are emerging quickly—and many do not include FCRA or GLBA...

Brittany Bailey
July 14, 2026
By Dan Smith President and CEO, Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA) Consumers should have a clear, reliable way to raise concerns...
Brittany Bailey
June 10, 2026
I recently participated in discussions regarding Metro 2® reporting guidance, and I want to share some progress that I think deserves...

Brittany Bailey
June 4, 2026
Missed CDIA Connect 2026? You still have an opportunity to hear from one of our standout keynote speakers. Join Liz Pagel,...

Brittany Bailey
May 15, 2026
CDIA Connect 2026 brought together leaders across the consumer data ecosystem for several days of meaningful discussion, collaboration, and connection in...
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Brittany Bailey
April 9, 2026
Don’t miss the Metro 2® Format Advanced Workshop—an in-person experience Nov. 17-18 in Las Vegas, where complex reporting challenges take center stage—and experienced industry...

Brittany Bailey
April 7, 2026
CDIA is excited to welcome Liz Pagel, SVP, Global Head of Alternative Credit Data Solutions at TransUnion, as a keynote speaker! Join...

Brittany Bailey
March 24, 2026
Here’s what you can expect for this year’s Data Furnisher Track: Credit Integrity Under Fire: Combatting Washing, Disputes, and Fraud Hear from...

Brittany Bailey
March 10, 2026
This Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting the Women in Consumer Data forum—an empowering opportunity for women across the consumer data industry to connect, share...

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March 3, 2026
Join us May 6–8 in Washington, DC for three power-packed days bringing together the most influential voices in consumer data — leading...

Brittany Bailey
February 10, 2026
Day Two of #CDIAConnect is all about what’s next. As consumer reporting evolves beyond traditional credit files, new data sources—cash-flow insights,...