Tag Archives: Privacy Rights Clearinghouse

What would you say to an employer who asked for your Facebook login?

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

The main themes you want to touch Security: Need to protect everyone’s Private Identifying Information. Violation of Facebook policy: It is against Facebook’s user policy to share login information. OFCCP regulations against asking for marital status, children and age. Be … Continue reading →

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Are Employers who ask for Facebook Login Information playing with Fire?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

Data Information Security Rule # 1: Never Collect and Store Private Information you do not need. A Business/Organization/Institution is responsible for the Private Information they collect. Only collect sensitive personal identifying information that has a legitimate business need. Then only … Continue reading →

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Senators Unveil Major Cybersecurity Bill

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

The long-awaited, wide-ranging cybersecurity legislation that would update the laws that govern how the federal government secures its information systems as well as help safeguard the vital private networks in which American society depends on was introduced in the Senate … Continue reading →

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Stop Unsolicited offers for Credit Cards and Insurance in 2012

Posted on December 26, 2011 by

OptOutPreScreen.com is the official Consumer Credit Bureau website to Opt-Out or Opt-In from offers of credit and insurance. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) provides consumers the right to stop receiving future prescreened offers. Companies that solicit new credit card … Continue reading →

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Avoid Job-Hunting / Job Scams

Posted on July 31, 2011 by

After  months of unsuccessful job hunting the unemployed can become victims of scams. Unemployment checks are coming to an end and money is needed to put food on the table, to keep a roof over the family, to keep the … Continue reading →

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