By ITRC CEO, Eva Velasquez For victims of identity crimes there are emotional, physical and lost opportunity costs experienced even when resources are provided quickly and competently. The government shutdown will make the aftermath for these victims worse. The Identity Theft Resource Center’s AftermathTM series sheds light on the less obvious but equally devastating effects […]
When it comes to a credit freeze, consumers have to ask themselves when they should take this step, and why. The “when” is easy… the answer is NOW. There are very few reasons to leave your credit report unfrozen, all of them stemming from your life circumstances that involve high-volume spending, the need for new […]
A very strict new set of regulations concerning citizens’ data protection are set to take effect in the European Union (EU) this year, and these rules have businesses re-evaluating their current cybersecurity practices. Called the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR for short, these regulations not only mandate how businesses that gather customer data must protect it, […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/GDPR-with-stars_wkhip8.png10801920Jameshttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngJames2018-03-23 20:13:582020-06-12 12:36:46GDPR Is Coming…Is Your Business Ready?
In the wake of large-scale data breaches like the recently announced Equifax breach, lawmakers are taking a closer look at the protections their current laws offer to both consumers and businesses. In too many cases, officials have found that the current laws don’t do nearly enough to afford any kind of protection. A new bill in […]
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As someone who is concerned about personal security and privacy, you probably already know that your Social Security number—especially combined with your birthdate and a few other key pieces of information—is the Holy Grail of identity theft. A complete record can be sold online, can help someone assume your entire identity, or used in a […]
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Tax refund fraud and government identity theft go hand-in-hand to create a multi-billion-dollar problem every year. While thieves still target consumers’ credit card information and bank accounts, they’ve learned that the real money is in your more permanent information, like your Social Security number. With that piece of the puzzle, they can file fraudulent tax […]
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The fight against identity theft and fraud is an ongoing battle. Hackers and scammers come up with new ways to commit computer-based and identity crimes every day, and as they do, law enforcement officers and policymakers have to play “catch-up” in order to investigate and then prosecute. New York’s governor Andrew Cuomo addressed one of […]
The term “source code” might sound like something from a blockbuster Hollywood cyberthriller, but the reality is far less dramatic. A source code is the complete building block blueprint of any software title, website, or other similar technology, but it’s become something of a sore point for privacy experts thanks to a new international law. […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/International-Source-Code.jpg600960Jameshttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngJames2016-12-08 21:57:032018-09-04 18:16:34Technology Sector Pushes Back Against China’s New Source Code Law
Identity theft and data breaches are becoming so commonplace in the minds of consumers that experts are warning of “data breach fatigue,” a term that describes the sluggish response some people may have to finding out their records were compromised. Unfortunately, the reality of identity theft and its aftermath is something that too many victims […]
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There’s little doubt that technology has changed the way we interact with the world around us. Just in the space of a single generation, we’ve gone from television being a “newfangled,” World’s Fair-quality invention to carrying portable computers in our pockets. The iconic Dick Tracy wrist communicator is now a reality thanks to smartwatches, and Star […]
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The Government Shutdown is Hurting Crime Victims
By ITRC CEO, Eva Velasquez For victims of identity crimes there are emotional, physical and lost opportunity costs experienced even when resources are provided quickly and competently. The government shutdown will make the aftermath for these victims worse. The Identity Theft Resource Center’s AftermathTM series sheds light on the less obvious but equally devastating effects […]
When Credit Freezes Over!
When it comes to a credit freeze, consumers have to ask themselves when they should take this step, and why. The “when” is easy… the answer is NOW. There are very few reasons to leave your credit report unfrozen, all of them stemming from your life circumstances that involve high-volume spending, the need for new […]
GDPR Is Coming…Is Your Business Ready?
A very strict new set of regulations concerning citizens’ data protection are set to take effect in the European Union (EU) this year, and these rules have businesses re-evaluating their current cybersecurity practices. Called the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR for short, these regulations not only mandate how businesses that gather customer data must protect it, […]
New York Legislation Will Update Data Breach Notification Laws
In the wake of large-scale data breaches like the recently announced Equifax breach, lawmakers are taking a closer look at the protections their current laws offer to both consumers and businesses. In too many cases, officials have found that the current laws don’t do nearly enough to afford any kind of protection. A new bill in […]
New Legislation to Stop the Spread of Your SSN
As someone who is concerned about personal security and privacy, you probably already know that your Social Security number—especially combined with your birthdate and a few other key pieces of information—is the Holy Grail of identity theft. A complete record can be sold online, can help someone assume your entire identity, or used in a […]
New Maryland Bill Aims to Protect Taxpayers
Tax refund fraud and government identity theft go hand-in-hand to create a multi-billion-dollar problem every year. While thieves still target consumers’ credit card information and bank accounts, they’ve learned that the real money is in your more permanent information, like your Social Security number. With that piece of the puzzle, they can file fraudulent tax […]
NY Governor Calls for Tougher Identity Theft Laws
The fight against identity theft and fraud is an ongoing battle. Hackers and scammers come up with new ways to commit computer-based and identity crimes every day, and as they do, law enforcement officers and policymakers have to play “catch-up” in order to investigate and then prosecute. New York’s governor Andrew Cuomo addressed one of […]
Technology Sector Pushes Back Against China’s New Source Code Law
The term “source code” might sound like something from a blockbuster Hollywood cyberthriller, but the reality is far less dramatic. A source code is the complete building block blueprint of any software title, website, or other similar technology, but it’s become something of a sore point for privacy experts thanks to a new international law. […]
New Identity Theft Bill Becomes Law in California
Identity theft and data breaches are becoming so commonplace in the minds of consumers that experts are warning of “data breach fatigue,” a term that describes the sluggish response some people may have to finding out their records were compromised. Unfortunately, the reality of identity theft and its aftermath is something that too many victims […]
Minnesota Strikes Back Against Revenge Porn
There’s little doubt that technology has changed the way we interact with the world around us. Just in the space of a single generation, we’ve gone from television being a “newfangled,” World’s Fair-quality invention to carrying portable computers in our pockets. The iconic Dick Tracy wrist communicator is now a reality thanks to smartwatches, and Star […]