Experian logo is seen on a smartphone in front of displayed stock graph in this illustration taken, December 1, 2021.
The accord also requires it to stop sending marketing emails that lack an opt-out mechanism.
In a statement, Experian said its marketing emails now include an "Email Preferences Center" that goes beyond the changes sought by the FTC.
"Although we disagree with the FTC's allegations, the agreement allows us to move forward and continue to focus on serving consumers the best way possible," Experian said.
The case is U.S. v. ConsumerInfo.com Inc, U.S. District Court, Central District of California, No.
Persons:
Dado Ruvic, ConsumerInfo.com, Samuel Levine, Experian, Jonathan Stempel, Richard Chang
Organizations:
REUTERS, Federal Trade Commission, FTC, Experian Consumer Services, ConsumerInfo.com Inc, Court, District of, Thomson
Locations:
Costa Mesa , California, California, Los Angeles, District, District of California, New York