Data Privacy
What we do with data
We aim to put data on your side. We use it for good, to help individuals and businesses achieve their goals.
We help banks and other providers decide whether they should lend to individuals and companies.
Read moreWe help organisations to understand their customers and prospects so they can talk to them more effectively.
Read moreWe help individuals and companies prevent fraud and protect personal identities.
Read moreWe help businesses improve their efficiency through a range of services.
Read moreHow we use personal data as a credit reference agency
The more lenders know about the people and businesses they're providing credit to, the better decisions they make. This means they can lend at lower rates and offer better deals to more people. Credit reference agencies (CRAs) like us provide this information to lenders in the form of credit reports that include your financial information from the last six years. If you need any help understanding what's in your credit report, Experian offers a range of services to help you - which product is right for me?
Get your consumer credit report Get your business credit reportWhat we do with data as part of our Marketing Services
We all see marketing from different companies every day and our Marketing Services business believe that when done properly, marketing can bring significant benefit to people, organisations, and wider society.
We provide data and insights to help bring businesses and consumers together. And, we help ensure the marketing messages you may receive are relevant.
How we use data in our fraud and identity services
We work hard to help protect you from fraud. When you log in to websites of other companies, open accounts and access online banking, we often provide services in the background that shield you from fraudsters who may want to steal your identity or apply for credit in your name. We also offer services for consumers to help you to quickly spot if you've been a victim of fraud and understand how you can prove who you are safely online.
How we use data in our business services
We help companies deliver better customer service, create smoother online experiences and improve business efficiency. We allow them to confirm the accuracy of customer information, reunite them with less engaged customers, and pair consumers with assets they've lost track of, like pensions and investments. Not all of these services involve personal data, on some occasions we act only to help other companies manage and share their data.
As part of our commitment to transparency, on this page we explain how you can find out about the data we hold on you and what your rights are in relation to it.
Jose Luiz Rossi | Managing Director, UK&I
Your data rights
It's important that people and businesses understand their rights when it comes to their data. We make sure:
- You can see what data we hold about you and that you can correct anything that's wrong.
- In some cases you can control how we use your data.
What data do we hold about you and why do we have it?
We hold a range of data about people and companies for a variety of reasons. If we hold data about you it's because of one or more of the following:
- You've created a free Experian account or have used one of our paid subscriptions.
- You have a UK bank or credit account with a lender or other financial provider that shares information with us.
- You're a UK company that's used one of our business services.
- Your personal data has been shared with us from data partners who have direct contact with you already, and where appropriate notice has been given for them to pass your information to us.
- We obtain your personal data from publicly available sources, including the government, local authorities and other public bodies. This helps organisations build products and services that are just right for you.
More detail
Want to find out about how we use your information in our Marketing Services business?
Learn more about Your Data & MarketingWant to find out more about how we use your information when you use our consumer services?
Read our consumer privacy policyWant to find out more about how we use your information when you interact with us as a business customer?
Read our business privacy policyWant to find out more about how financial providers share information with credit reference agencies?
Read our information notice (CRAIN)Want to find out about all the types of data we hold?
Read our data access pages