When applying for a credit, it is customary to enter personal information. There is always a secure environment to provide personal and financial information. There is talk of the application of security software that protects the privacy of credit applicants. The data entry system is closed. The lender is the only party that uses the data to assess the loan application. There is no provision of data for other purposes or to other parties. Incidentally, the lenders each have a privacy policy and have a privacy statement available.