Finance leases
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Total stockholders’ equity
Balance
Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-sale, Adjustment, before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-sale, Adjustment, before Tax
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Hedge instruments: Cumulative effect of adopting ASU 2017-12
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, before Tax
Incremental Borrowings, Amount
Incremental Borrowings, Amount
Amount of borrowings that the Company could request
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Acquisition-related Costs [Member]
Acquisition-related Costs [Member]
Non-qualified and other employee benefit plan liabilities
Deferred Compensation Cash-based Arrangements, Liability, Classified, Noncurrent
Interest Expense, Hedge, net of tax
Interest Expense (Income), Hedge, net of tax
Interest expense (Income) on hedge instrument reclassed out of Other Comprehensive Income into income during the reported period, net of tax.
Total
Parent and Non-controlling Interests [Member]
Portion of equity in the consolidated entity attributable to the parent and non-controlling interests. Excludes equity attributable to redeemable non-controlling interests. [Member]
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Vesting of restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Proceeds from issuance of common stock and exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid
Revenue, Performance Obligation, Description of Good or Service
Revenue, Performance Obligation, Description of Good or Service
Marketable securities (Note 2)
Marketable Securities, Current
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
EBITDA Adjustment - Accelerated Technology
Adjusted EBITDA Adjustment - Accelerated Technology
Adjusted EBITDA Adjustment - Accelerated Technology investments
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity or Net Assets
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity or Net Assets
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Available-for-sale Securities, Current
Available-for-sale Securities, Current
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
CANADA
CANADA
Discontinued operations, net of tax
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $520.5 and $454.4
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Net recognized loss into income on Hedge
Net recognized loss into income on Hedge
Net recognized loss into income on Hedge
Nonrecurring Adjustment [Axis]
Nonrecurring Adjustment [Axis]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Loan Related Fees - Hedge Fees
Loan Related Fees - Hedge Fees
Loan Related Fees - Hedge Fees
Total assets
Assets
EBITDA [Abstract]
EBITDA [Abstract]
EBITDA [Abstract]
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Cover [Abstract]
Cover [Abstract]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Finite Lived Intangible Assets, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Other Assets
Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Document Type
Document Type
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Net Income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Scenario [Domain]
Scenario [Domain]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value
Integration expenses associated with acquired businesses [Axis]
Integration expenses associated with acquired businesses [Axis]
Integration expenses associated with acquired businesses [Axis]
Revenue, Performance Obligation [Abstract]
Revenue, Performance Obligation [Abstract]
Trade accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Notes receivable from affiliated companies
Due from Related Parties, Noncurrent
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss)
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss)
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Africa [Member]
Africa [Member]
Contingencies [Abstract]
Contingencies [Abstract]
Contingencies [Abstract]
Latin America [Member]
Latin America [Member]
Segment Reporting Disclosure
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Non-controlling Interest Member [Member]
Non-controlling Interest Member [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest Member [Member]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Financial instruments measured at fair value, on a recurring basis
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Abstract]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Net Leverage Ratio Requirement
Net Leverage Ratio Requirement
Net Leverage Ratio Requirement
Cost of services (exclusive of depreciation and amortization below)
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Reimbursement
Reimbursement
Reimbursements associated with non-operating expenses
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Reportable Segments [Member]
Reportable Segments [Member]
Reportable Segments [Member]
Stock-based compensation
Shares Issued, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Treasury stock at cost; 5.2 million and 4.8 million shares at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
UNITED KINGDOM
UNITED KINGDOM
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Expense (Benefit), Share-based Payment Arrangement, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Expense (Benefit), Share-based Payment Arrangement, Amount
EBITDA Adjustment - Corporate Expense
Adjusted EBITDA Adjustment - Corporate Expense
Adjusted EBITDA Adjustment - Corporate Expense
Discontinued operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Diluted earnings per common share from:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Per person [Member]
Per person [Member]
Per person [Member]
Loan Related Fees
Loan Related Fees
Loan and other related fees
Other Current Assets
Schedule of Other Current Assets [Table Text Block]
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Goodwill
Goodwill
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Revenue
Revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Net Income attributable to TransUnion
Net Income attributable to TransUnion common stockholders, Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Dividends [Domain]
Dividends [Domain]
Dividends Payable, Amount Per Share
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Comprehensive income attributable to TransUnion
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Deferred revenue (Note 10)
Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Integration expenses associated with acquired businesses [Domain]
Integration expenses associated with acquired businesses [Domain]
[Domain] for Integration expenses associated with acquired businesses [Axis]
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table Text Block]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table Text Block]
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Non-qualified employee benefit plan assets
Assets Held-in-trust, Noncurrent
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and business optimization [Axis]
Mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and business optimization [Axis]
Costs for mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and business optimization
Nature [Axis]
Nature [Axis]
Nature [Axis]
Net Leverage Ratio Requirement, Dividends
Net Leverage Ratio Requirement, Dividends
Net Leverage Ratio Requirement, Dividends
Earnings from equity method investments
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Other Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current [Text Block]
Proceeds from disposals of assets held for sale
Payments for (Proceeds from) Removal Costs
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance of $25.3 and $19.0
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Total non-operating income and (expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other assets
Schedule of Other Assets, Noncurrent [Table Text Block]
Exercise of stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
COVID-19 Accounting Policy [Policy Text Block]
COVID-19 Accounting Policy [Policy Text Block]
COVID-19 Accounting Policy [Policy Text Block]
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Derivative, Cap Interest Rate
Derivative, Cap Interest Rate
Number of Types of Performance Obligations
Number of Types of Performance Obligations
Number of Types of Performance Obligations
Income from continuing operations attributable to TransUnion
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Net (earnings)/dividends, from equity method investments
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Net of Dividends or Distributions
Net income attributable to TransUnion
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Net income attributable to TransUnion
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Available-for-sale debt securities: Net unrealized loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations
Income from continuing operations attributable to TransUnion
Income from continuing operations attributable to TransUnion
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Contingent consideration (Note 2)
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Current
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Deferred revenue (Note 10)
Deferred Revenue, Current
Incremental Borrowings Criteria, Percentage of Consolidated EBITDA
Incremental Borrowings Criteria, Percentage of Consolidated EBITDA
Incremental Borrowings Criteria, Percentage of Consolidated EBITDA
Amortization of discount and deferred financing fees
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts
Trade accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Trade
Net income
Net income
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Other Performance Obligations [Member]
Other Performance Obligations [Member]
Performance obligations that do not require us to stand ready to provide goods and services to a customer to us as and when requested.
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Acquisitions and purchases of noncontrolling interests, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses and Interest in Affiliates
Hedge instruments: Net change on interest rate swap
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High
2020 2 year Interest Rate Swap [Member]
2020 2 year Interest Rate Swap [Member]
2020 2 year Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Hedge instruments: Expense for income taxes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Income from continuing operations attributable to TransUnion
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Covenant Dividend Restriction Percentage of Consolidated EBITDA
Covenant Dividend Restriction Percentage of Consolidated EBITDA
Covenant Dividend Restriction Percentage of Consolidated EBITDA
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Other assets
Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Other General and Administrative Expense
Other General and Administrative Expense
Operating expenses
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Other investments
Other Short-term Investments
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Deposits
Deposits Assets, Noncurrent
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Consumer Interactive
Consumer Interactive [Member]
Consumer Interactive Segment[Member]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
International
International [Member]
International Segment[Member]
U.S. federal statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Hedge instruments: Net change on interest rate cap
Hedge instruments: Net change on interest rate cap
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax
Dividends [Axis]
Dividends [Axis]
Fair Value, Recurring
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Trade accounts receivable, allowance
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Shares Withheld for Tax Withholding Obligation
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Shares Withheld for Tax Withholding Obligation
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Other income and (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Other receivables
Other Receivables, Gross, Current
Less: net (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interests
Less: net (income) loss from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests
Less: net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other
Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Noncurrent
Treasury stock purchased
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Investments in Affiliated Companies [Abstract]
Investments in Affiliated Companies [Abstract]
Investments in Affiliated Companies [Abstract]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accrued legal and regulatory (Note 14)
Estimated Litigation Liability, Current
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity Date
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity Date
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Other current assets
Total other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Interest Rate Cap [Member]
Interest Rate Cap [Member]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Segments Adjusted EBITDA
Segments Adjusted EBITDA
Segments Adjusted EBITDA
Mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and business optimization [Domain]
Mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and business optimization [Domain]
[Domain] for Costs for mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and business optimization
Other Nonoperating Income
Other Nonoperating Income
Payment for Contingent Consideration Liability, Financing Activities
Payment for Contingent Consideration Liability, Financing Activities
Discontinued operations, net of tax
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Financial Instruments Measured At Fair Value, on Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Abstract]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Abstract]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Abstract]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Other Income
Other Income
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Schedule of Investments [Abstract]
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Schedule of Investments [Abstract]
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Reimbursements associated with non-operating expenses [Domain]
Reimbursements associated with non-operating expenses [Domain]
[Domain] for Reimbursements associated with non-operating expenses
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates Categorization [Domain]
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates Categorization [Domain]
Net Income attributable to TransUnion
Net Income attributable to TransUnion common stockholders, Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Available-for-sale debt securities, net
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, after Tax
Stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Number of Reportable Segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Preferred Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Preferred Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt
Less short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt
Debt, Current
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Dividends to shareholders
Dividends, Cash
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Senior Secured Term Loan B-5 [Member]
Senior Secured Term Loan B-5 [Member]
Senior Secured Term Loan B-5 [Member]
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable [Policy Text Block]
Foreign currency translation, net
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other Noncurrent Other Liabilities
Other Noncurrent Other Liabilities
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of noncurrent liabilities which have not been itemized or categorized in the footnotes to the financial statements and are a component of other liabilities, (other liabilities noncurrent), used to reflect the noncurrent portion of the liabilities (expected to be realized or consumed after one year, or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Deferred taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Other Tax Expense (Benefit)
Other Tax Expense (Benefit)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Dividends received from equity method investments
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution
Stock, Shares Issued Net of Shares for Tax Withholdings
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, shares issued in period, net of withholding taxes
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, shares issued in period, net of withholding taxes
Cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Investments in affiliated companies (Note 5)
Total investments in affiliated companies
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax
Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Net loss/(gain) on investments in affiliated companies and assets-held-for sale
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges
Other liabilities
Total other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Available-for-sale debt securities: Benefit for income taxes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Other
Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Current
Income Tax Examination [Table]
Income Tax Examination [Table]
EBITDA Adjustment - Depreciation and Amortization
Adjusted EBITDA Adjustment - Depreciation and Amortization
Adjusted EBITDA Adjustment - Depreciation and Amortization
City Area Code
City Area Code
Other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $1,660.8 and $1,482.1
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Other
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Employee share purchase plan
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Total
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Purchases of other investments
Payments to Acquire Other Investments
Financial Services [Member]
Financial Services [Member]
Financial Services [Member]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Balance (in shares)
Balance (in shares)
Shares, Outstanding
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Performance Shares [Member]
Performance Shares [Member]
Non-operating income and (expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Cash used in operating activities of discontinued operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations
Selected Segment Financial Information and Disaggregated Revenue
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Repayments of debt
Repayments of Debt
Exercise of stock options
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Incremental Borrowings Criteria, Senior Secured Leverage ratio
Incremental Borrowings Criteria, Senior Secured Leverage ratio
Incremental Borrowings Criteria, Senior Secured Leverage ratio
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Other Liabilities Disclosure
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Currency remeasurement
Currency remeasurement
Currency remeasurement
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Legal Fees
Legal Fees
Hedge instruments:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations
Income from continuing operations
Income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reimbursements associated with non-operating expenses [Axis]
Reimbursements associated with non-operating expenses [Axis]
Reimbursements associated with non-operating expenses
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Treasury stock purchased
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Basic earnings per common share from:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Interest Expense, Hedge, gross of tax
Interest Expense (Income), Hedge, gross of tax
Gross Interest expense (Income) on hedge instrument reclassed out of Other Comprehensive Income into income during the reported period.
Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated
Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Debt Disclosure
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
EBITDA Adjustment - Total
Adjusted EBITDA Adjustment - Total
Adjusted EBITDA Adjustment - Total adjustments to Adjusted EBITDA
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Callcredit [Member]
Callcredit [Member]
Callcredit [Member]
Emerging Verticals [Member]
Emerging Verticals [Member]
Emerging Verticals [Member]
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Senior Secured Term Loan A-3 [Member]
Senior Secured Term Loan A-3 [Member]
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
EBITDA Adjustment - Other
Adjusted EBITDA Adjustment - Other
Adjusted EBITDA Adjustment - all other add backs
Business Combination, Integration Related Costs
Business Combination, Integration Related Costs
Operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Judicial Ruling [Member]
Judicial Ruling [Member]
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
Long-term debt
Total long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Dividends Payable, Date of Record
Dividends Payable, Date of Record
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
2020 3 year Interest Rate Swap [Member]
2020 3 year Interest Rate Swap [Member]
2020 3 year Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Allocation [Axis]
Allocation [Axis]
Allocation [Axis]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
EBITDA Adjustment - Mergers and Acquisition
Adjusted EBITDA Adjustment - Mergers and Acquisition
Adjusted EBITDA Adjustment - Mergers and Acquisition, Divestitures and Business Optimization.
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Acquisition expenses associated with acquiring businesses [Domain]
Acquisition expenses associated with acquiring businesses [Domain]
[Domain] for Acquisition expenses associated with acquiring businesses [Axis]
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Other assets
Total other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Available-for-sale debt securities:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-sale, Adjustment, after Tax [Abstract]
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Loss in Period
Loss Contingency, Loss in Period
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Accrued interest
Interest Payable, Current
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Income taxes receivable
Income Taxes Receivable, Current
Benefit (expense) for income taxes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Table Text Block]
Stock Repurchase Program, Period in Force
Stock Repurchase Program, Period in Force
Hedge instruments, net
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]
Other current liabilities
Total other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Provision for losses on trade accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
EBITDA Adjustment - Net Interest Expense
Adjusted EBITDA Adjustment - Net Interest Expense
Adjusted EBITDA Adjustment - Net Interest Expense
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Unrealized Gain on Securities
Unrealized Gain on Securities
Unrealized Gain on Securities
Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Unrecognized tax benefits, net of indirect tax effects (Note 12)
Liability for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Schedule Of Equity Investments Income Statement Information
Schedule Of Equity Investments Income Statement Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Equity Investments Income Statement Information [Text Block]
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Earning from Equity Method Investments Included in Other Income and Expense, Net
Earnings Losses From Equity Method Investments By Segment Included In Other Income And Expense Table [Table Text Block]
Earnings (losses) from equity method investments by segment included in other income and expense.
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Deferred financing fees (Note 8)
Debt Issuance Costs, Current, Net
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Performance Shares Contingency Not Met [Member]
Performance Shares Contingency Not Met [Member]
Performance shares that are not included in dilution as contingency as not been met [Member]
Total
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Other
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
EBITDA Adjustment - Stockbased Compensation
Adjusted EBITDA Adjustment - Stockbased Compensation
Adjusted EBITDA Adjustment - Stockbased Compensation
Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Other
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common stock, par value
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Other notes payable
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Unrealized Loss on Securities
Unrealized Loss on Securities
Employee taxes paid on restricted stock units recorded as treasury stock
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-based Payment Arrangement
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-based Payment Arrangement
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other current and long-term assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Senior Secured Revolving Line of Credit
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Number of Corporate Units
Number of Corporate Units
Number of Corporate Units
Employee share purchase plan
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Dividends to shareholders
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Debt outstanding
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Effective tax benefit rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Stand Ready Performance Obligations [Member]
Stand Ready Performance Obligations [Member]
Performance obligations that require us to stand ready to provide goods and services to a customer to use as and when requested.
Covenant Dividend Restriction Amount
Covenant Dividend Restriction Amount
Maximum Dividend payment allowed under covenant $75 million or 7.5% of Consolidated EBITDA.
Acquisition expenses associated with acquiring businesses [Axis]
Acquisition expenses associated with acquiring businesses [Axis]
Acquisition expenses associated with acquiring businesses [Axis]
Other Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Accrued employee benefits
Accrued Employee Benefits, Current
Other Current Assets
Other Current Assets [Text Block]
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 1.0 billion shares authorized at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, 195.5 million and 193.5 million shares issued at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, and 190.3 million shares and 188.7 million shares outstanding as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
INDIA
INDIA
Senior Secured Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Dividend Paid [Member]
Dividend Paid [Member]
Foreign currency translation:
Foreign Currency Translation [Abstract]
Fraudulent Incident [Domain]
Fraudulent Incident [Domain]
[Domain] for Fraudulent Incident [Axis]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Ramirez v. Trans Union LLC [Member]
Ramirez v. Trans Union LLC [Member]
Ramirez v. Trans Union LLC [Member]
Long Lived Assets [Policy Text Block]
Long Lived Assets and Goodwill [Policy Text Block]
Long Lived Assets and Goodwill.
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates Categorization [Axis]
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates Categorization [Axis]
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Domain]
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Domain]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Debt outstanding
Debt and Lease Obligation
Debt and Lease Obligation
Cost method Investments
Nonmarketable equity securities
Non-marketable equity Investments valued at initial cost, minus any impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Right-of-use lease assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Accounting Standards Update 2017-12 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2017-12 [Member]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Allocation [Domain]
Allocation [Domain]
[Domain] for Allocation [Axis]
Fraudulent Incident [Member]
Fraudulent Incident [Member]
Fraudulent Incident [Member]
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost
Write-off of loan fees, reversal
Reversal of write-off as a result of reduced fees.
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Total TransUnion stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Senior Loans [Member]
Senior Loans [Member]
Other current and long-term liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Dividends, Common Stock [Abstract]
Dividends, Common Stock [Abstract]
Asia Pacific [Member]
Asia Pacific [Member]
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Axis]
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Axis]
Other Expenses
Other Expenses
Nature [Domain]
Nature [Domain]
[Domain] for Nature [Axis]
Fair Value
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate
Contract assets
Contract with Customer, Asset, Net, Current
Proceeds from sale/maturity of other investments
Proceeds from Sale of Other Investments
U.S. Markets
U.S. Markets [Member]
U.S. Markets Segment[Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Fraudulent Incident [Axis]
Fraudulent Incident [Axis]
Fraudulent Incident [Axis]
Accrued payroll
Accrued Salaries, Current
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Equity method investments
Equity Method Investments
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Revenue [Abstract]
Revenue [Abstract]
Revenue [Abstract]
Cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Nonoperating Gains (Losses)
Nonoperating Gains (Losses)
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Income taxes payable
Taxes Payable, Current
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Table]
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Table]
Punitive Damages [Member]
Punitive Damages [Member]
Punitive Damages [Member]
Nonrecurring Adjustment [Domain]
Nonrecurring Adjustment [Domain]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Net recognized loss into income on Hedge, net of tax
Net recognized loss into income on Hedge, net of tax
Net recognized loss into income on Hedge, net of tax
Trade accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Trade, Current
Discontinued operations, net of tax
Discontinued operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Dividends Payable, Date Declared
Dividends Payable, Date Declared
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Interest rate swaps
Interest rate swaps and caps (Notes 2 and 8)
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value
Deferred financing fees
Debt Issuance Costs, Noncurrent, Net
Debt Issuance Costs, Noncurrent, Net
EBITDA Adjustment - Acquisition Related Revenue Adjustment
Adjusted EBITDA Adjustment - Acquisition Related Revenue Adjustment
Adjusted EBITDA Adjustment - Acquisition Related Revenue Adjustment
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]