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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

A 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.

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.

Given the daily barrage of data breaches impacting consumers, Americans are increasingly demanding stronger privacy protections.

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.

The California Delete Act (SB 362) is one step closer to becoming law in California.

According to the Pew Research Center’s recent Americans and Digital Knowledge report, most Americans are unable to answer basic q