Consumer Data Industry Association
Dan Smith currently serves as the President and CEO of the Consumer Data Industry Association, a position held since June 2023. Prior experience includes serving as EVP and Head of Regulatory Affairs at the Consumer Bankers Association from March 2020 to June 2023, and as SVP and Executive Director of the Card Policy Council at the American Bankers Association from June 2019 to March 2020. From April 2013 to June 2019, Dan held the role of Assistant Director in the Office of Financial Institutions and Business Liaison at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, where responsibilities included facilitating collaboration with industry stakeholders. Prior to this, Dan was the Director of Industry and State Relations at Freddie Mac for four years and served as Vice President for DeHart and Darr Associates from 1995 to 2009, representing major trade associations. Dan holds an MBA and BA in Political Science from Mount St. Mary's University.
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Consumer Data Industry Association
The Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA) is the voice of the consumer reporting industry, representing consumer reporting agencies including the nationwide credit bureaus, regional and specialized credit bureaus, background check companies, and others. Founded in 1906, CDIA promotes the responsible use of consumer data to help consumers achieve their financial goals, and to help businesses, governments and volunteer organizations avoid fraud and manage risk. Through data and analytics, CDIA members empower economic opportunity, helping ensure fair and safe transactions for consumers, facilitating competition and expanding consumers’ access to financial and other products suited to their unique needs.