A proposed ordinance is pending in the Boston City Council that would severely limit the ability of employer’s in that city to conduct credit background checks on prospective employees. CDIA is opposed to the measure and sent a letter to the city council expressing our opposition.

Eric J. Ellman is Senior Vice President for Public Policy and Legal Affairs at the Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA) in Washington, DC. He also served for eight months as Interim President and CEO of the Association. More