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Equifax
3.3
based on 200 Reviews
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Company Summary
Get credit reports and credit scores for businesses and consumers from Equifax today! They also have identity protection tools with daily monitoring and alerts.
Overall Rating
3.3/5
based on 200 reviews
11% below
industry average
Critically rated for
Promotions, Work satisfaction, Skill development
Work Policy
Hybrid
83% employees reported
Monday to Friday
89% employees reported
Flexible timing
76% employees reported
No travel
64% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Health insurance
7 employees reported
Cafeteria
5 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
5 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
1 employee reported
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About Equifax
Founded in2010 (15 yrs old)
India Employee Count201-500
Global Employee Count10k-50k
HeadquartersAtlanta,Georgia, United States
Office Locations
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Websiteequifax.com
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Equifax is a global data, analytics, and technology company. We believe knowledge drives progress. We blend unique data, analytics, and technology with a passion for serving customers globally, to create insights that power decisions to move people forward.
Mission: Equifax is a global leader in consumer, commercial and workforce information solutions. The company's significant investments in differentiated data, its expertise in advanced analytics to explore and develop new multi-source data solutions, and its leading-edge proprietary technology enable it to create and deliver unparalleled customized insights that enrich both the performance of businesses and the lives of consumers.
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Equifax Ratings
based on 200 reviews
Overall Rating
3.3/5
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3.4
Work-life balance
3.2
Salary
3.1
Company culture
3.1
Job security
3.1
Skill development
3.0
Work satisfaction
2.7
Promotions
Equifax is rated 3.3 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 200 company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Equifax
based on 191 reviews
3.3
Rated by 56 Women
Rated 3.5 for Work-life balance and 3.3 for Skill development
3.3
Rated by 135 Men
Rated 3.4 for Work-life balance and 3.2 for Salary
Work Policy at Equifax
based on 67 reviews in last 6 months
Hybrid
83%
Work from office
15%
Permanent work from home
2%
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Overall Rating | 3.3/5 based on 200 reviews | 4.0/5 based on 434 reviews | 4.2/5 based on 23 reviews | 3.8/5 based on 107 reviews |
Highly Rated for | No highly rated category | Work-life balance Salary Company culture | Job security Salary Work-life balance | Work-life balance Salary Company culture |
Critically Rated for | Promotions Work satisfaction Skill development | No critically rated category | No critically rated category | Promotions |
Primary Work Policy | Hybrid 83% employees reported | Hybrid 94% employees reported | - | Hybrid 73% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 3.3 Average rated by 56 women | 3.9 Good rated by 90 women | 4.2 Good rated by 4 women | 3.8 Good rated by 20 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 3.3 Average rated by 135 men | 4.0 Good rated by 324 men | 4.2 Good rated by 16 men | 3.8 Good rated by 85 men |
Job security | 3.1 Average | 3.8 Good | 4.3 Good | 3.6 Good |
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Equifax Salaries
Equifax salaries have received with an average score of 3.2 out of 5 by 200 employees.
Software Engineer
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₹4 L/yr - ₹12.6 L/yr
Senior Analyst
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₹6.8 L/yr - ₹11.3 L/yr
Senior Software Engineer
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₹9.8 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
Senior Consultant
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₹10.1 L/yr - ₹19.4 L/yr
Data Analyst
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₹3.3 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr
Data Scientist
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₹9.5 L/yr - ₹17.8 L/yr
Software Developer
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₹3 L/yr - ₹13.7 L/yr
Senior Technical Analyst
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₹5.9 L/yr - ₹13.9 L/yr
Analyst
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₹4 L/yr - ₹9.9 L/yr
Senior Data Analyst
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
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The Unseen Threats: How FinTechs Can Safeguard Their Future with Robust Cybersecurity
- The rise of FinTechs in the finance industry has brought innovative digital solutions but also increased cybersecurity risks.
- The financial sector, especially FinTech firms, faces significant cyber threats and breaches, with breaches costing millions.
- Examples like Finastra, Equifax, and Flagstar Bank highlight the severe consequences of data breaches in the financial industry.
- Money laundering via cryptocurrency platforms poses a significant threat to FinTechs, emphasizing the need for robust security measures.
- Challenges for FinTechs include protecting vast amounts of sensitive data, combating evolving cyber threats, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Essential security measures like data encryption, multi-factor authentication, and data masking are crucial for safeguarding user data in FinTech applications.
- Implementing robust data encryption using technologies like AES and secure key management systems is vital for protecting sensitive information.
- Multi-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security by requiring multiple forms of verification for user identity.
- Data masking and tokenization techniques provide additional security layers to safeguard customer data during transactions.
- To prevent fraud, FinTechs are advised to leverage AI/ML tools for fraud detection and implement secure SDKs and APIs in mobile payment systems.
Hackernoon | 6 Mar, 2025
Cybersecurity Weekly Update – 24 February 2025
- The Home Office faces privacy concerns after its contractor, Equifax, collected data on British citizens while conducting checks on migrants.
- Apple has withdrawn its Advanced Data Protection feature in the UK following a dispute with the government over access to encrypted material.
- Although improvements have been made in the physical security of Sellafield nuclear site, cybersecurity concerns persist.
- The UK government has introduced a Code of Practice to safeguard AI systems from cyber-attacks and protect the digital economy.
Itsecurityexpert | 24 Feb, 2025
Home Office contractor collected data on UK citizens while checking migrants’ finances
- A report by a private contractor for a routine immigration application mistakenly included information on over 260 British citizens, sent to a charity by a government official.
- The data included names, birth dates, and electoral roll data of individuals with past connections to the applicant's address/postcode area, some as far back as 1986.
- The report was generated by Equifax for an immigration fee waiver application, raising concerns about the collection of financial data on British citizens.
- Equifax's disclaimer cited the impracticality of verifying the information, and the Home Office did not respond promptly to the data breach notification.
- Ramfel questioned the transparency and legality of data collection and storage by the Home Office, especially regarding non-consensual data sharing.
- The Home Office addressed data protection concerns but did not provide clear answers on data destruction and unnecessary information collection.
- An investigation is underway to determine if a data breach occurred, and Equifax is no longer used for visa fee waiver processing.
- Applications for fee waivers have increased, with concerns raised about additional intrusive financial checks on low-income individuals or disability benefit recipients.
- Equifax, fined for a data breach in 2023, operates in various government departments and public bodies, citing 'legitimate interest' for data collection.
- The Home Office stated that data breaches are taken seriously, with ongoing measures to safeguard personal information and ensure compliance with data protection laws.
Guardian | 23 Feb, 2025
BigQuery datasets now available on Google Cloud Marketplace
- Google has added BigQuery datasets to its Cloud Marketplace, through Analytics Hub, opening the opportunity for companies to utilise analytics funcitons and buy data for business needs all in one place.
- Google's Analytics Hub operates as a centralised procurement platform, providing access to EAs and now commercial, third-party and free datasets.
- Offering a wide range of datasets greatly benefits customers who are looking to access high-quality datasets to power their analytics and to optimise their applications. Customers can access commercial data products from a range of renowned providers, including Dun & Bradstreet and Equifax.
- As well as streamlining data procurement, BigQuery datasets on Google Cloud Marketplace offers immediate access after purchase. A linked dataset is automatically created and there is no data movement or replication required.
- Customers who procure datasets through Google Cloud Marketplace are guaranteed security, cost control and governance. Data is protected by Google's security measures, and customers can apply specific configurations to ensure no unauthorised access occurs. They can also control which datasets receive access.
- For data providers, Google Cloud Marketplace now offers monetisation opportunities. Data providers can share their datasets on Analytics Hub at scale, which opens new revenue channels. They can list, commercialise and unlock new income streams through Google Cloud Marketplace.
- Partners can transact with customers via public, off-the-shelf pricing or through custom-negotiated private offers. They can set up fixed-fee subscriptions and customized payment schedules for data offerings without needing complex technical integrations.
- As a result of the development, data providers can extend reach to a global audience and unlock additional business opportunities.
- Analytics and Google Cloud Marketplace will likely set the tone for future analytics in the coming years.
- The update was fruitful for Google as Data Providers like Dun & Bradstreet leverage Google Cloud Marketplace to enable their customers to transact on Dun & Bradstreet's data.
Cloudblog | 8 Feb, 2025
Weaker Hiring Market Creates Revenue Headwinds for Equifax
- Equifax is facing revenue headwinds due to a weaker hiring market and mortgage market slowdown.
- Fourth-quarter revenue growth slowed to 7% compared to 9% in mid-year.
- Guidance for 2025 implies slower top-line growth of 3.7% to 5.8%.
- The company's focus is on leveraging Equifax Cloud, building new products, AI, and twin powered credit solutions.
Pymnts | 7 Feb, 2025
Becoming Virtually Untraceable (Eps1.0_B4s!c_T3chn1qu3s.onion)
- Privacy is a hot topic due to mismanagement of personal data by companies.
- Notable data breaches include OPM, Equifax, Facebook, and Yahoo.
- Corporate cybersecurity practices and weak privacy laws contribute to these breaches.
- The Privacy Act of 1974 aims to regulate the use of personal information by federal agencies.
Medium | 1 Feb, 2025
American Honda Finance to Settle CFPB Allegations of ‘Sloppy’ Credit Reporting
- American Honda Finance Corporation (AHFC) settles allegations by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding inaccurate credit reporting.
- CFPB alleged that AHFC violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) by furnishing false information and failing to investigate disputes.
- AHFC will correct its prior reporting, pay $10.3 million in redress to affected consumers, and a $2.5 million penalty to the regulator.
- This settlement comes after Equifax's agreement with CFPB and previous fines against Toyota Motor Credit and Hyundai for credit reporting misconduct.
Pymnts | 18 Jan, 2025
Equifax to Settle CFPB Allegations That It Didn’t Ensure Accuracy of Credit Reports
- Equifax has agreed to a settlement and consent order with the CFPB.
- The settlement resolves allegations that Equifax failed to ensure accuracy of its credit reports.
- Equifax will pay a $15 million civil penalty and bring its dispute resolution processes into compliance.
- CFPB found that Equifax violated the Fair Credit Report Act by failing to investigate consumer disputes.
Pymnts | 18 Jan, 2025
Equifax and Mastercard Join Forces to Combat Payment Fraud in Latin America
- Equifax and Mastercard have partnered to combat payment fraud in Latin America.
- Mastercard is offering fraud prevention and chargeback mitigation solutions to financial institutions, payment service providers, acquiring banks, and merchants.
- The combined solutions, including Mastercard Identity and Ethoca Alerts, aim to protect the digital payments environment and prevent chargebacks.
- Latin America has high fraud rates, and the collaboration between Equifax and Mastercard aims to improve payment transactions and reduce chargebacks in the region.
Global Fintech Series | 6 Dec, 2024
Equifax and Mastercard Partner on Fraud Management in Latin America
- Equifax and Mastercard have partnered to provide fraud management tools to businesses in Latin America.
- The collaboration will make these tools available to Mastercard business customers in Latin America through Equifax’s Kount Payment Fraud solution.
- The tools include Mastercard Identity, Ethoca Alerts, and Ethoca Consumer Clarity, which provide identity verification, fraud risk assessment, order validation, and alerting services.
- The collaboration aims to enhance security in the payments ecosystem and improve consumers' digital experience in Latin America.
Pymnts | 6 Dec, 2024
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Equifax FAQs
When was Equifax founded?
Equifax was founded in 2010. The company has been operating for 15 years primarily in the IT Services & Consulting sector.
Where is the Equifax headquarters located?
Equifax is headquartered in Atlanta,Georgia.
How many employees does Equifax have in India?
Equifax currently has more than 400+ employees in India. Engineering - Software & QA department appears to have the highest employee count in Equifax based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Equifax have good work-life balance?
Equifax has a work-life balance rating of 3.4 out of 5 based on 200+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 47% employees rated Equifax 3 or below, while 53% employees rated it 4 or above for work-life balance. This rating suggests that while some employees recognize efforts towards work-life balance, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We encourage you to read Equifax work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Equifax good for career growth?
Career growth at Equifax is rated as poor, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 2.7. 47% employees rated Equifax 3 or below on promotions/appraisal. This rating reflects a negative sentiment among employees for career growth. We recommend reading Equifax promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the cons of working in Equifax?
Working at Equifax does have some drawbacks that potential employees should consider. The company is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, work satisfaction and skill development, based on 200+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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