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What’s a data breach?

A data breach is a security violation in which sensitive, protected or confidential data is copied…
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How To Get a Free Copy of Your Credit Report

You are entitled to a free copy of your credit report every week from each of the three major credit bureaus.
Stopping Robocalls
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Stopping Robocalls

Many of the unwanted calls you receive are likely illegal robocalls—unless you've given permission or the…
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In California, can a background check reveal information about my workers’ compensation claim history?

Yes, it can. When an employee’s claim goes through the state system or the Workers’ Compensation Appeals…
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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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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…
It’s Time Californians had Privacy for All
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It’s Time Californians had Privacy for All

With more than 11 billion individual records breached in the U.S. since 2005 and the numerous scandals…

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