California

A credit freeze is the greatest protection you have against identity theft, specifically new account fraud. In 2003, California became the first state in the US to pass a law giving its residents the right to freeze their credit.

A.B.

Do you live in California and care about online privacy?  If so, contact your representatives now to express your support for the California Broadband Internet Privacy Act, A.B. 375.

Earlier this year, Congress voted to repeal Federal Communication Commission (FCC) rules that would have provided broadband Internet customers with privacy protections and increased control over their personal information.  We were disappointed and so were many Americans.  In fact, the public was

Identity Theft.

For this entry, we will be taking a look at AB 1580, the California bill that gives children (and other protected individuals) the ability to use a credit freeze to as a tool to help protect against identity theft.