Author and Copyright Holder: Lester S. Rosen, Esq. CEO of Employment Screening Resources (ESR)
There are many applications that our children use to talk to their friends, gather information and express themselves. As parents, we want the Internet to be a safe and enjoyable experience for our children and teens. But we may not know all the resources available to us to make that happen. Below are some basic privacy tips and useful resources.
Now that an October 1, 2015 deadline has passed, many credit and debit card issuers are replacing older magnetic stripe credit and debit cards with new chip-enabled cards. Likewise, some retailers are updating point-of-sale card readers at their cash registers to accept these chip-enabled cards.
What are chip cards?
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.
Even if your state lawmakers haven’t taken a step to better protect student data, there are federal laws that give students and their parents some rights and control over their personal information. Here are five tips to help you understand and make informed decisions regarding your child’s privacy.
June 19, 2015
Bernadette B. Wilson
Acting Executive Officer, Executive Secretariat
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
131 M Street NE
Washington, DC 20507
Re: Amendments to Regulations Under the Americans With Disabilities Act: Proposed Rule
RIN No. 3046-AB01
When you travel, your risk of exposure to fraud and identity theft may increase. It’s a fact that people tend to let their guard down while on vacation. Identity theft is often a crime of opportunity. Don’t be a vacationer who presents a thief with that opportunity.
Internet cameras let you monitor your home or business from afar, enabling you to check in on your kids, pets, property, and business. They’ve become increasingly popular among people who need to be in two or more places at once.
Data breaches make the news almost daily, and it is highly likely you have been the victim of one or more. In 2015, both the White House and Congress have responded to the attention surrounding data breaches. The most recent effort is a draft bill in the House of Representatives by Rep. Blackburn (R-TN) and Rep.
For the 15th consecutive year, identity theft has topped the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) national ranking of consumer complaints. Identity theft represented 13% of all complaints in 2014 according to the FTC's 2014 Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book. Identity theft has held the FTC’s No. 1 spot for 15 years.
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse is celebrating National Consumer Protection Week March 1-7, 2015. Visit ncpw.gov to find out more and get involved! Make sure to check out our daily tips March 1st through the 7th on our front page. We will provide you some simple tips to keep your “privacy health" in check!
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