Reducing Telemarketing Calls
Unwanted telemarketing calls can be disruptive, but there are a number of steps you can take to minimize them.
Read MoreA 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 MoreSpecialty Consumer Reports Basics
A specialty consumer report (compiled by a specialty consumer reporting agency) may include
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
Exercising Your California Consumer Privacy Rights
If 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.
Read MoreNew Privacy Rights for All Californians Have Arrived
On 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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