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If you consented at any point (this might include providing your number on an account application), a debt collector can do this.

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

Even if you owe a debt, you have rights about when and how a debt collector contacts you.

While it’s impossible to entirely rid your life of spam, you can take action to significantly reduce the amount you receive.

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.

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.

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.

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!