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Is it possible for my child be a victim of identity theft?

Yes, if someone has stolen your child’s personal information, it’s possible for accounts to be opened in your…
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Are there steps I can take to avoid identity theft if my Social Security number’s been stolen?

Yes. The first thing you can do is freeze your credit. Next, you can follow some of the other steps in our…
Know Your Rights: Background Checks in California
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Know Your Rights: Background Checks in California

If you're getting a job in California, a law called the Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (ICRAA)…
It’s Time Californians had Privacy for All
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It’s Time Californians had Privacy for All

With more than 11 billion individual records breached in the U.S. since 2005 and the numerous scandals…
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse Joins Opposition to Weak Washington Privacy Bill
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Privacy Rights Clearinghouse Joins Opposition to Weak Washington Privacy Bill

We have signed on to two letters urging Washington legislators to reject the Protecting Consumer Data Act, as…
New Ohio Law Leaves Residents Unprotected
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New Ohio Law Leaves Residents Unprotected

Unfortunately, Ohio SB 220 went into effect on Friday. Earlier this year, we submitted a letter to the Ohio…
California’s Consumer Privacy Act Blazes the Trail for Privacy Protections
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California’s Consumer Privacy Act Blazes the Trail for Privacy Protections

California—providing its residents the right to privacy in its state constitution—has historically led the…
Vermont Leads the Way On Regulating Data Brokers
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Vermont Leads the Way on Regulating Data Brokers

Data brokers have long operated under the radar. They regularly compile information that can result in us…

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