Eric J. Ellman

Eric J. Ellman is the Interim President and CEO of the Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA) in Washington, DC. Before and during his interim appointment he was and is the Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Legal Affairs. At CDIA, Eric leads the state government affairs program, runs the legal department, and serves as the liaison between the association and credit reporting data reporting format teams. Eric is also a leading member of the federal government relations team, and participates in the management of the association.

Founded in 1906, CDIA is the international trade association that represents nearly 150 consumer data companies — the nation’s leading institutions in credit reporting, mortgage reporting, check verification, fraud prevention, risk management, employment screening, tenant screening and collection services.

Eric has a B.S. from American University in Washington, DC and a law degree from the University of Baltimore. Eric is a member of the bar in Maryland and Pennsylvania and he CIPP/US certified by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).