CFPB

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

CFPB

Regulators

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a U.S. government agency responsible for consumer protection in the financial sector. The CFPB issued the Personal Financial Data Rights rule (implementing Section 1033) in October 2024, but in 2025 moved to reconsider and rewrite it; a federal court has since enjoined the CFPB from enforcing the rule while that reconsideration is underway.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Definition

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a U.S. government agency responsible for consumer protection in the financial sector. The CFPB issued the Personal Financial Data Rights rule (implementing Section 1033) in October 2024, but in 2025 moved to reconsider and rewrite it; a federal court has since enjoined the CFPB from enforcing the rule while that reconsideration is underway.

CFPB is a US framework. See the broader open banking in the United States hub for CFPB Section 1033, FDX, and US bank coverage.

Related Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Consumer Financial Protection Bureau?

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a U.S. government agency responsible for consumer protection in the financial sector. The CFPB issued the Personal Financial Data Rights rule (implementing Section 1033) in October 2024, but in 2025 moved to reconsider and rewrite it; a federal court has since enjoined the CFPB from enforcing the rule while that reconsideration is underway.

What does CFPB stand for in Open Banking?

CFPB stands for Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. It is a fundamental concept in Open Banking and PSD2 regulations. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a U.S. government agency responsible for consumer protection in the financial sector. The CFPB issued the Personal Financial Data Rights rule (implementing Section 1033) in October 2024, but in 2025 moved to reconsider and rewrite it; a federal court has since enjoined the CFPB from enforcing the rule while that reconsideration is underway.

How does CFPB relate to Open Banking?

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a key concept in the Open Banking ecosystem, falling under the Regulators category. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a U.S. government agency responsible for consumer protection in the financial sector. The CFPB issued the Personal Financial Data Rights rule (implementing Section 1033) in October 2024, but in 2025 moved to reconsider and rewrite it; a federal court has since enjoined the CFPB from enforcing the rule while that reconsideration is underway.

More Regulators Terms

Explore More Open Banking Resources

Dive deeper into the Open Banking ecosystem with our comprehensive directories.

Want to integrate Accounting & ERP data?

Connect to 30+ accounting platforms and ERPs through a single unified API with Apideck.