Check the box in order to submit CFPB complaint?

[Anonymous]

Hey everyone, I am in the process of filling out a complaint to the CFPB about Experian, but before I can completely submit the online complaint, there is a check box at the bottom that says "I authorize and direct any consumer reporting agency to furnish a copy of my consumer report to the CFPB for the purpose of responding to and investigating my consumer complaint". It will not let me complete the complaint unless I check the box, I don't mind allowing CFPB to see my credit report, it's just that I want to make sure all of the information on my credit report is secure with the CFPB. Should I check this box and click submit?

[Anonymous]

I would not worry, I have done so several times without an issue yet.

I do not see it as anymore risk than any place you apply for credit, maybe a bit less.

[RobertEG]

They are a federal regulatory agency.

Their employees are subject to and well aware of federal privacy act statutes and regs.

Data piracy is always possible, as OPM is well aware, but employee breaches are extremely rare such that I would not be concerned.