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Using Litigation Data for Credit Decisions: What's Allowed and What's Best Practice

Can you use litigation data in credit decisions? Yes — here's what's allowed, what's best practice, and how to document it properly.

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Using Litigation Data for Credit Decisions: What's Allowed and What's Best Practice

A — Quick Answer

Can you use litigation data in credit decisions? Yes — here's what's allowed, what's best practice, and how to document it properly.

D — Common Mistake

Most credit and risk teams handle this reactively — responding to problems as they surface rather than building a governed system that catches them while they're still small.

I — Key Insight

Australian court records are public, and using public information in commercial credit assessments is lawful under Australian.

R — Recommended Action

Take one process your team currently handles reactively and map what a proactive, governed version would look like. That's where CourtList typically delivers the clearest ROI.

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