As used in KRS 367.363 to 367.365, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) "Clear and proper identification" means information generally deemed sufficient to identify a person. If the consumer is unable to reasonably identify himself or herself with suc h information, a consumer reporting agency may require additional information to verify his or her identity; (2) "Consumer report" means a consumer report, as defined in the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. sec. 1681a(d); (3) "Consumer reporting agency" means a consumer reporting agency as defined by the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. sec. 1681a(f). "Consumer reporting agency" shall not mean a check acceptance service which provides check approval and guarantees services to merchants; and (4) "Security freeze" means a notice placed on a consumer file, at the request of the consumer and subject to certain exceptions, that prohibits a consumer reporting agency from releasing the consumer's consumer report or credit score relating to the extension of credit without the express authorization of the consumer.
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