Security

While it can be more convenient and add to your productivity to use your personal devices (computers, phones, etc.) for work, there are some risks to consider.

Employee monitoring is common and usually allowed as long as your employer has a business-related reason. Read More

Yes, if someone has stolen your child’s personal information, it’s possible for accounts to be opened in your child’s name. To determine whether this has happened, you can contact the three major credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion, Equifax) to see if your child has a file. Read More

Yes. The first thing you can do is freeze your credit. Read More

Given the daily barrage of data breaches impacting consumers, Americans are increasingly demanding stronger privacy protections. In 2002, California became the first state to recognize the need for individuals to be made aware when their data is exposed in security incidents. Read More

Tim recently discovered that he had been a victim of identity theft for quite some time. Through a phone call from Qwest Wireless' fraud department, he was informed that someone had been using his Social Security number, but they were not able to verify his city/zip and date of birth. Read More