Privacy Concerns and Violations

This living topic focuses on the various aspects of protecting personal privacy in the digital age. It delves into data breaches, identity theft, and the measures individuals and organizations can take to safeguard sensitive information. Articles cover a range of topics including the risks associated with popular apps, the impact of legislative actions on consumer privacy, and real-world examples of data breaches at major companies. The content aims to inform readers about the importance of data security and provide practical advice on how to protect personal information from unauthorized access and misuse.

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Hertz data breach exposes credit cards, driver's licenses

Other companies have been caught up in the vulnerability

April, 15th, 2025 By Dieter Holger

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A Hertz data breach has exposed sensitive personal information of an undisclosed number of people.

The hacked information may include names, contact information, birth dates, credit card details, driver’s license information and information related to workers’ compensation claims, Hertz said in a notice.

The car-rental company said "a very small number of individuals" may have had their Social Security numbers, passport information, Medicare or Medicaid ID as...

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