Large scale data breaches and concerns over who owns the information that the 3 major credit bureaus provide has lead to more regulations and oversight for anyone who accesses consumer credit reports. One of the most important methods being developed to help protect sensitive consumer data is an enhanced focus on providing high-quality education resources to business professionals who rely on credit reports to make informed and objective decisions. For rental housing professionals, this is being accomplished in the form of required* education to demonstrate you are qualified to safely handle your applicant’s sensitive information, and make educated decisions based upon the information contained in their credit profile. Contemporary Information Corp. has partnered with the National Consumer Reporting Association (NCRA) to develop a certification program that is complete, takes minimal time, and helps you meet newly proposed requirements for retaining direct access to your applicants’ credit reports relied upon for resident screening.