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03/06/2013

National Consumer Protection Week: Protecting Your Computer & Smartphone from Hackers

From phishing emails to unsecure websites to smishing texts, technology can be a minefield for hackers and scammers.

02/26/2013

National Consumer Protection Week – Sign Up for a Tip-a-Day!

To celebrate the 15th Annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), BBB is offering savvy consumers seven important tips.

01/15/2013

Don't Let Paperless, E-Receipts Compromise Your Personal Information

BBB offers tips for consumers who are interested in paperless e-receipts.

12/13/2012

BBB Advice on Protecting Your Home During the Holidays

The Better Business Bureau is offering some tips on protecting your home during the holidays.

09/15/2011

BBB Advice on Student Security - What Every College Student Should Know

As college students get settled on campus, fighting fraud may not be at the top of their list of priorities. College students are susceptible to identity theft, however, and Better Business Bureau recommends that they take seven simple steps to protect themselves on campus.

12/06/2006

FTC - How to Comply With The Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule

The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, effective April 21, 2000, applies to the online collection of personal information from children under 13. The new rules spell out what a Web site operator must include in a privacy policy, when and how to seek verifiable consent from a parent and what responsibilities an operator has to protect children's privacy and safety online.

08/01/2006

FTC - Keeping Laptops from Getting Lost or Stolen

A laptop computer defines convenience and mobility. It enables you to work from home, a hotel room, a conference hall, or a coffee shop.

04/01/2006

FTC - Financial Institutions and Customer Information: Complying with the Safeguards Rule

Many companies collect personal information from their customers, including names, addresses, and phone numbers; bank and credit card account numbers; income and credit histories; and Social Security numbers. The Gramm-Leach-Bliley (GLB) Act requires companies defined under the law as “financial institutions” to ensure the security and confidentiality of this type of information.


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