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ID Theft/Data Security

Identity theft causes financial and emotional harm to victims and undermines public confidence in businesses and institutions. CFA believes that entities holding or sharing personal data should safeguard these data adequately and use them only for legitimate purposes and also that appropriate security features should be built into consumer products and services. CFA promotes consumer awareness about identity theft and works with government, industry, and nonprofits to encourage responsible practices for data security and identity theft services.

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    Director of Consumer Protection

    ewitte@consumerfed.org

  • Susan Grant

    Senior Fellow

    sgrant@consumerfed.org202-387-6121

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  • New Resource to Help Hispanic Californians Learn About and Exercise Their Privacy Rights
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