### Question
How does the law define record?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 1681c*, **record** is defined as:

> a compilation of information that—


(i) identifies a protected consumer

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

