Reducing Telemarketing Calls
Unwanted telemarketing calls can be disruptive, but there are a number of steps you can take to minimize them.
Read MoreShopping Safer Online
While shopping online has some great benefits, there are also some privacy and security risks to consider.
Read MoreCalifornia Court Ruling Strengthens Consumer Privacy: Retail Stores Not Allowed to Collect Zip Codes
On Feb. 10, 2011, the California Supreme Court ruled that retail stores are not allowed to request and record a consumer's zip code as part of a credit card transaction. Read More
A Review of the Fair Information Principles: The Foundation of Privacy Public Policy
In 1973 the U.S. Dept of Health Education and Welfare (HEW) to look at the impact of computerization on medical records privacy. The members wanted to develop policies that would allow the benefits of computerization to go forward, but at the same time provide safeguards for personal privacy.
Read More2022 California Legislative Session Privacy Recap
From the expansion of certain protections to the use of automation technology in law enforcement, this legislative session once again saw a number of bills centered around data privacy.
Read MoreSB 362 Advances! A Huge Step Forward for Data Privacy in California
Good news, Californians! We're thrilled to announce that Senate Bill 362 (SB 362) - a landmark bill sponsored by Privacy Rights Clearinghouse and authored by Senator Josh Becker - has successfully passed through the Senate! Read More
California Consumer Privacy Act Regulations: Comments to the California Attorney General
Today, we (with a group of privacy and consumer advocacy organizations) submitted comments to the California Attorney General's office weighing in on proposed California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulations. Read More