### Question
How is the "consumer reporting agency" defined?


### Answer
The term **consumer reporting agency** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 1681c* as follows -

> a consumer reporting agency described in section 1681a(p) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 1681c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER III-CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES**

