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22.4 Million Sensitive Records Breached So Far this Year
Was Yours among Them?

Summer is here and school is out. Read More

Lately there has been a nationwide push for stronger student privacy rights – and for good reason.  Schools, districts, educational technology providers, and various other vendors collect a lot of student data. 

San Diego, CA -- In 2003, Senate Bill 27 introduced by California State Senator Liz Figueroa passed into law. The 'Shine the Light' law (CA Civil Code 1798.83) goes into effect for California residents on January 1, 2005.

Many people are scaling back their summer vacation plans because of the current economic situation. Some are staying closer to home. Others may be taking shorter vacations. But it’s important to remember that when you travel, your risk of exposure to fraud and identity theft may increase. Read More

"What's your 'Social'?"  "May I have your your SSN?"  "I need your Social Security number."  Most of us has been asked for this important number many times.  Perhaps you were visiting a doctor's office for the first time.  Maybe you were applying for a new credit card online.  You might even have Read More

A personal health record (PHR) is a tool for collecting, tracking, and sharing information about your health. Most PHRs are Internet-based and enable the patient to create, review, or maintain a record of any aspect of their health. Typically, this may include such information as:

What are data brokers and people search sites?

Data brokers are companies that collect information about you from a wide range of sources.  They create detailed profiles about you.  They then sell or share your personal information with others, including: