Reducing Spam
While it’s impossible to entirely rid your life of spam, you can take action to significantly reduce the amount you receive.
Read MoreMaking a Good Password
Passwords can be your first line of defense against stolen personal information (phone data, banking information, email, medical records) so it’s important to create one that is strong.
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 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
Survey of Californians Shows Overwhelming Support for Stronger Data Broker Regulations and the CA Delete Act
An August 25-26 survey of over 500 Californians reveals overwhelming consumer support for California Senate Bill 362 (SB 362)—the California Delete Act—and significant consumer concerns regarding the collection and selling of their personal data by data brokers.
Findings include:
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