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• February 07, 2010 Can the U.S. government require you to get an IRA?
• February 04, 2010 NSA to help Google ward off cyberattacks
• January 31, 2010 Chiropractic visits lead to higher premium
• January 26, 2010 Consumer groups warn of debt settlement trap Groups offer debt-strapped consumers advice on getting real relief For-profit debt settlement services can't be counted on to help consumers lighten their debt load.
• January 25, 2010 Corporate antagonism goes public

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CA News & Special Reports

2006 Privacy Issue The legal right to privacy has been recognized in the U.S. since the late 1890s. This Special Report addresses: What Is Privacy?, Why is it important? and What threats against you and your family are viable once privacy is breached? ( Friday, May 05, 2006 )

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Five Recent Publications

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Seguridad por Internet Guía sobre privacidad y seguridad para el usuario de computadoras. Esta publicación explica cómo protegerse y cómo proteger a su computadora cuando navega por Internet y usa correo electrónico.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Questions & Answers about Internet Safety - Internet Safety Trainer’s Manual Questions and Answers About Protecting Your Privacy and Security on the Computer. This publication can help answer many questions about safety and security on the Internet and how to keep children, computer data and personal information safer and more secure. It outlines simple, but effective precautions and ways to avoid taking unnecessary risks when you are online.

Monday, January 25, 2010

Elder Fraud : Preventing Senior Scams - Lesson Plan. This updated packet provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and take home worksheets. (Note: It is only available as a PDF file.)

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Internet Safety (Chinese) A computer user’s guide to privacy and security. 這本社區教育手冊提供消費者有關在使用互聯網或電郵時， 應該如何保護個人以及電腦隱私權之各項要訣。

This publication outlines ways that you can protect yourself and your computer when you use the Internet and email.

Thursday, January 07, 2010

Just Say NO! To Senior Scams (2009) (Korean). 사기꾼은 모든 사람들이 경계를 해야 하겠지만 특히 노인들은 이들에게 사기를 당할 위험이 큽니다. 이 소책자는 여러가지 사기 형태에 설명하고 있으며 특히 노인들을 상대로 하는 사기에 대해 중점을 두고 있습니다. 어떻게 사기를 식별하고 피할 수 있는 지에 대한 도움말을 포함하고 있습니다.

Everyone must be on guard against scams, but seniors can sometimes be more vulnerable to fraud. This brochure outlines the many guises of fraud, with special attention to scams that target seniors. Signs of fraud and tips for avoiding scams are included.

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Recommended Publications

Wednesday, June 03, 2009

EPIC Alert. The EPIC Alert, a bi-weekly publication of the Electronic Privacy Information Center in Washington DC, covers issues related to privacy and civil liberties in the information age.

Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Privacy on the Web: Is It a Losing Battle?. Privacy on the web is the topic of this article which examines online tracking, data mining and behavioral advertising.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Patient’s Guide to HIPAA. This guide explains how you can use the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to protect your medical privacy.

Monday, December 22, 2008

Stop Identity Theft. "You Have the Power to Stop Identity Theft" can help consumers prevent and resolve identity theft and Internet "phishing."

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Privacy Today. The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse offers this thorough report on current privacy issues.

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