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Dealing with an Error on Your Consumer Report
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Dealing with Errors on Your Consumer Report

You have the right to dispute incomplete or inaccurate information in any consumer report prepared about you…
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Education
Employment
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Why is it important to protect my Social Security number?

A Social Security number can be used to steal your identity (commonly called identity theft) to commit fraud…
Social Security Number Basics
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Social Security Number Basics

A Social Security number (SSN) is a nine digit identification number that has become a universal identifier…
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Education

Can my school refuse to give me my transcript if I owe fees?

It depends on state law, whether you attend a public or private school, and possibly your school's…
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Education

Do my parents have the right to access my college records?

Generally, no. However, a school can disclose information from your records to your parents…
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Data Breaches
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Will I be notified if a school has experienced a data breach exposing my/my child’s information?

It depends on your state’s data breach notification law.
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Does my husband/wife have the right to access my education records?

No, they don’t (unless you’ve provided written consent). 
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Can I get copies of my letters of recommendation that were sent to a college?

It depends. You’re allowed to request and get copies of your letters of recommendation unless you’ve signed a…

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