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can I opt out of credit agencies? (reddthat.com)

submitted 2 months ago by POTOOOOOOOO@reddthat.com to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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I never asked for a credit score. I don't use credit. They have made it very clear breach sfter breach that I don't want them to have my data. How do I remove myself from credit data agencies?

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[–] Twentytwodividedby7@lemmy.world -2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The word you're looking for is etcetera. And unless you plan to return to community banks where you have to get to know the local banker to get a mortgage, you need this system.

I'm not sure how tying this to capitalism makes sense...lending is a risk, they are betting that you'll remain employed and will continue to pay them - there is a chance you won't and you pay a premium to get money now. Communist countries also have this system, but it is more centrally controlled by the State.