35CReporting entities to notify inability to verify identity

35C Reporting entities to notify inability to verify identity

(1) This section applies if: (a) a reporting entity makes a verification request in relation to an individual; and (b) an assessment is provided in relation to the individual; and (c) the reporting entity is unable to verify the identity of the individual, having regard to the assessment. (2) The reporting entity must give a written notice to the individual: (a) stating that the reporting entity is unable to verify the identity of the individual having regard to the assessment; and (b) specifying the name of the credit reporting body that provided the assessment; and (c) offering the individual an alternative means of verifying the identity of the individual.