Data Breach Notification in the United States 2022 Report
Given the daily barrage of data breaches impacting consumers, Americans are increasingly demanding stronger privacy protections.
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Frida's Story: Fake ID Made Using Her Name Due to Improper Job Application Disposal
The Sacramento Police Department called Frida to tell her that someone made a fake driver's license using her name. A large drugstore chain had tossed old job applicants into the trash without shredding them. Someone found and used them to made fake IDs.
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Mark's Story: Maternity Store Sold His and His Wife's Information
Mark and his wife shopped for maternity clothes to prepare for the upcoming birth of their baby. The maternity clothing store wanted their names and address. When they asked that their names not be sold to marketers, they were told that the store never sells such data.
Read MoreAnna's Story: Furniture Store Tried to Take a Photo of Her Driver's License When She Tried to Pay by Check
Anna bought several pieces of furniture at a store. When she tried to pay by check, she was asked to show her driver's license. The clerk took her license and placed it on a pre-marked spot on the counter. She looked up and saw a camera on the ceiling.
Read MoreMarcy's Story: Unable to Make a Return Due to The Retail Equation
Marcy attempted to return a shirt at an Express retail store and was given a slip of paper saying the return was denied due to an organization called The Retail Equation.
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Specialty Consumer Reports Basics
A specialty consumer report (compiled by a specialty consumer reporting agency) may include
residential or tenant history check writing and banking history employment history insurance claims medical records and prescription history Read More
SB 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!
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California Delete Act
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.
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