Comments of the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
Federal Trade Commission
Debt Collection 2.0
Project No. P114802
Submitted May 27, 2011
1. Introduction
2. Information Technology -- Finding the Right Person
3. Communications Technology – Contacting the Right Person
4. Debt Verification and the Resale Market
5. FDCPA Enforcement
6. Conclusions and Recommendations
Comments of the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
Department of Education
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
RIN 1880-AA86
Submitted May 23, 2011
I. Background
II. General Statements
III. Response to Proposed Amendments
IV. Conclusion
Federal Communications Commission
Rules and Regulations Implementing the Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009
WC Docket No. 11-39
Comments of the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
May 3, 2011
I. Background
II. General Statements
III. Responses to Specific Inquiries
IV. Conclusion
In the Matter of Google Inc.
File No. 102 3136
Comments of Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
Submitted May 2, 2011
The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse (PRC) respectfully submits the following comments to the Federal Trade Commission (Commission) regarding the proposed consent order between Google and the FTC In the matter of Google Inc., File No. 1023136. [1]
Today is Tax Day, the last day to file your federal income tax return with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You’ve spent the last several weeks collecting sensitive financial documents and now you’re probably wondering what to do with them. Financial documents may contain information, such as your Social Security number, that you should keep private in order to prevent identity theft. Therefore, the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse has compiled a guide on document retention and destruction tips to help protect your privacy.
Submitted March 18, 2011
The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse (PRC) respectfully submits the following comments to the Public Safety Communications Office of the California Technology Agency (PSCO) for its consideration with respect to the call for public comment regarding the Notice of Public Meetings on Next Generation 9-1-1 in California.[1]
I. Background
Before the Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554
In the Matter of Framework for Next Generation 911 Deployment
PS Docket No. 10-255
Reply Comments of the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
March 14, 2011
I. Background
II. General Statements
III. Responses to Specific Questions
IV. Concluding Remarks
On Thursday, March 10, 2011 the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) released Best Practices for Identity Theft Services (PDF) to address consumer concern about misleading marketing and exaggerated protection guarantees. Identity theft services typically monitor individuals’ credit reports for any activity, including inquiries and new accounts, and monitor public records for postings such as liens and judgments.
To celebrate the 13th annual National Consumer Protection Week, Privacy Rights Clearinghouse is joining forces with government agencies and nonprofits to education consumers on important privacy issues. This year, we’re highlighting our top five privacy tips from our most popular fact sheets.
Today, Privacy Rights Clearinghouse submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on its preliminary report, “Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change: a Proposed Framework for Businesses and Policymakers.”