Theft of identity can lead to a dizzying array of potential crimes, according to state and federal authorities who investigate identity fraud. One of the first steps to take if you want to avoid theft of identity crimes is to be aware of the crimes that identity thieves are committing. The Federal Trade Commission has...
Identity Theft
If you’re an adult living in the United States you’ve undoubtedly heard a LOT of references to identity theft and that it’s on the rise. These articles actually help explain what identify theft is, and how you can avoid it and mitigate the damage that can result. The more you know about identity theft and how it happens, the easier it is to prevent it.
In the 70s, the United States Congress passed into law the Privacy Act of 1974 in order to protect an individual’s control over public government records. The Privacy Act also allows the U.S. public to view government records that relate to them and to make corrections on records that contain inaccuracies. The individual was also...
Current medical privacy act laws are intended to protect the privacy interests of consumers against the misuse of their confidential information. The root of current laws lies in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (or HIPAA), which was passed by Congress in 1996 to set a national standard for the transfer of health data,...
A credit card fraud insurance policy can sound like a comforting thing. Many people purchase these types of policies simply because nobody wants to go through credit card fraud and not have protection. What if the fraud results in a gigantic bill, or a loss of credit points, or a black mark on your credit...
A privacy policy is a document that details the ways in which a specific company or party acquires and uses personal data of customers or party members. Privacy policies are common documents that must be agreed to when acquiring a credit card, signing up for an online service or accessing other services that retain personal...
More and more attention has been given to computer recycling of late. Because of the growing need for computers among those hoping to get off of unemployment, many charities have taken up the effort of accepting computer donations and recycling the machines for charitable use. In efforts to minimize garbage and “go green,” more and...
The rising number of identity thefts that occur over the Internet makes protecting identity online an important consideration. There are several tactics employed by online thieves that are used to steal your personal information. Keep reading to learn about ways of protecting identity from such scams as phishing, hacking and spyware. Protecting Identity From Online...
Consumer law refers to a set of laws covering a broad range of legal issues that affect consumers. Under the law, “consumers” are defined as individuals (as opposed to entities or businesses) who purchase, utilize, maintain, and dispose of products and services. Consumer laws vary by state, but the federal government has enacted overarching regulations...
With identity theft affecting more and more Americans nationwide, you may be considering various ways of protecting yourself, including purchasing ID theft insurance. What is ID Theft Insurance? ID theft insurance is a policy designed to protect you from the effects of identity theft. This policy cannot protect you from falling victim to identity theft...
Identity theft cases are on the rise, so knowing how to protect yourself form identity theft is more important than ever. With people carelessly shopping online or casually handing out personal information, they become an easy target for malicious individuals who thrive on such a notorious crime. How to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft How...