Tell the IRS that Allowing Tax Preparers to Sell Taxpayer Data to Marketers Is a Bad Idea
At tax time, like most people, you are concerned about the bottom line: Will I get a refund or will I have to pay? Privacy may never enter your mind, but perhaps it should.
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Collection of a Deceased Person's Debt: Comments to the Federal Trade Commission
Submitted by the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
December 1, 2010
Federal Trade Commission
Office of the Secretary, Room H-135 (Annex W)
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20580
ATTN: Christopher Koegel
Shelia's Story: Identity Stolen While Away
Shelia had been away from the United States for the past 4 years and wanted to sell her house in California. She contacted several real estate agents to discuss listing the house and was informed by them that her house has been rented. Read More
Federal Data Breach Legislation: A Step Backward for Consumers
Data breaches make the news almost daily, and it is highly likely you have been the victim of one or more. In 2015, both the White House and Congress have responded to the attention surrounding data breaches. Read More
Implementation of a Federal Telemarketing Do-Not-Call List: Comments to the Federal Communications Commission
December 5, 2002
Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th St., SW
Washington, D.C. 50554
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Privacy Implications of the Proposed National Health Information Network: Comments to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Comments Submitted by PrivacyActivism and the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse to the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human and Services
January 18, 2005
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The Trade-Off Between Privacy and Openness in Employment Screening
Speech by Beth Givens, PRC Director, at the Conference of the National Association of Professional Background Screeners
Nashville, TN
April 5, 2006
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