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The Data Breach Chronology Now Tracks Vendors, Subtypes, and Almost 100,000 Breach Notifications

We've tracked data breach notifications since 2005, and the Data Breach Chronology has become one of the primary datasets researchers use to study patterns in data privacy. We’re excited to release a major update today that adds 30 new fields, six new state data sources, and capabilities we’ve wanted to build for a long time.
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Specialty Consumer Reports Basics

A specialty consumer report (compiled by a specialty consumer reporting agency) may include residential…
Know Your Rights: Renting
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Know Your Rights: Renting

As a renter, you have rights during the application process and after you move in. In addition to federal…
Disposing of Records That Contain Personal Information
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Disposing of Records Containing Personal Information

Almost everyone has records containing personal information (Social Security number, financial information…
Preparing for a Disaster
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Preparing for a Disaster

Nobody likes to think about the possibility of a disaster, but it’s important for you to be prepared long…
Skimmers: The Breakdown
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Skimmers: The Breakdown

Often nearly impossible to see, a skimmer is a small device placed in or over a card reader (ATM, gas pump…
Credit Monitoring Services: The Breakdown
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Credit Monitoring Services: The Breakdown

Hardly a day goes by where data breaches and identity fraud don't make the headlines. In such a world, you…
Don’t Let Medical Debt Kill Your Credit
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Don’t Let Medical Debt Kill Your Credit

Medical debt often results from unpredictable events, but you shouldn’t let them ruin your credit for years…

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