The work of many non-profit organizations is commendable, and I occasionally come across one that goes above and beyond to serve the citizens of our nation. Privacy Rights Clearinghouse is one such organization.  Their goal is not only to protect the consumer, but also to fight for consumer advocacy.  PRC has been around for more than 17 years, and their website says, “Your personal information is more than your name, address and Social Security number. It includes your shopping habits, driving record, medical diagnoses, work history, credit score and much more. The right to privacy refers to having control over this personal information. It is the ability to limit who has this information, how this information is kept and what can be done with it. Unfortunately, personal privacy is lost, unknowingly forfeited, purchased or stolen every day.” Recently, they launched their new website, which includes a wealth of information to protect your privacy, and interesting article to read.  Check it out!

In the coming weeks, I will dive into some of their programs so I can suggest some things you can do to protect your own identity, and point out some ideas you may not have thought about.

PRC even provides a check list as to what exactly you need to do if your identity is stolen.

Have you had your identity stolen before?  Did you change anything you were doing before to protect yourself?  Share your stories.