What’s a data breach?
A data breach is a security violation in which sensitive, protected or confidential data is copied, transmitted, viewed, stolen or used by an unauthorized individual. It could be a result of
Read MoreA data breach is a security violation in which sensitive, protected or confidential data is copied, transmitted, viewed, stolen or used by an unauthorized individual. It could be a result of
Read MoreA Social Security number (SSN) is a nine digit identification number that has become a universal identifier for both the government and the private sector in the U.S.
Read MoreMaria requested a copy of her file from the California Student Aid Commission. When it arrived, she was shocked to find that in addition to her file, the names, addresses, Social Security numbers and phone numbers of 20 other people were in the same envelope as her record. Read More
Leslie didn't keep up with the college from which she graduated and was surprised when the college's alumni association was able to locate her. Read More
You have the right to dispute incomplete or inaccurate information in any consumer report prepared about you by a consumer reporting agency (CRA) including credit reporting agencies (credit bureaus) and specialty agencies (check writing history, medical records, rental history).
Read MoreThe California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a state law that provides California residents rights when dealing with businesses that collect and sell their personal information.
Read MoreIf you live in California, you have the right to ask a company to tell you what personal information it has about you, stop it from selling personal information, delete the information or allow you to download it.
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