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 can be used to steal your identity (commonly called identity theft) to commit fraud, open new credit and bank accounts, get medical care/other benefits and obtain employment.
Read MoreJudy is a disabled senior citizen that needs to ride in a vans specially equipped for mobile-impaired persons. Her local transit agency puts riders' Social Security numbers on the passes that must be shown upon entering the vehicle. Read More
Marsha's home fax machine happens to have a telephone number similar to one of a health care facility. On several occasions, the local hospital has faxed patient records to her home. Read More
The California Delete Act is a state law that provides California residents with a one-click mechanism to ask registered data brokers to delete their personal information. Read More
The 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 MoreOn January 1, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) went into effect giving all Californians new privacy rights. This highly-anticipated state law provides residents with the right to
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