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Is information about my arrest record available to a potential California employer in a background check?

In California, employers can’t seek the arrest record of a potential employee (even though arrest record…
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Are app permissions important?

Yes.  If you don't pay attention to the permissions, you may give apps access to more information than…
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Are robocalls illegal?

It depends.  Most robocalls are illegal, but they are allowed for certain informational calls (for…
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Do I have to provide my credit card when paying by check in California?

No, a store in California can’t  make you to provide a credit card in connection with any part of…
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Why do I get so much junk mail?

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) makes deals with businesses to increase the amount of standard mail (junk…
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Can I know who has accessed my medical records?

Yes, you have the right to see who accessed your medical record, when they saw it, what they saw and their…
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Can a bank make me give more information about myself than another one when I’m opening a new account?

Yes, they can. While federal laws and rules require them to have minimum requirements with Customer…
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Why won’t my employer let me use my own computer or mobile device for work?

Your employer could be concerned about protecting information for business or legal purposes (increased…

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