Teens lesson fourteen consumer privacy presentation slides 03/08.

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Teens lesson fourteen consumer privacy presentation slides 03/08

privacy and information Information privacy: privacy that involves the rights of individuals in relation to information about them that is circulating in society. why privacy is an important issue in the information age Computer systems record and store a lot of information about us and our consumer activities. Public and private organizations can share our computer files. For example, the IRS can access financial data about you from your bank. Computer data can travel and change hands in just a few seconds. Because of these factors, accurate data is paramount. why information privacy is a sensitive issue Information is a very valuable resource. Access to information in our society today offers many benefits to consumers, but also poses a potential threat to our privacy. teens – lesson 14 - slide 14-A

types of information generally available from public sources Demographic information (U.S. census) Telephone directories Birth, marriage, and divorce records Voter registration records Campaign contributions Driver’s licenses/vehicle registrations Licenses and permits (hunting, fishing, etc.) Legal information (judgments, bankruptcies, real estate titles, etc.) teens – lesson 14 - slide 14-B

private databases available to only those with a legitimate purpose Employment information Credit reports Tax information (IRS/state tax boards) Criminal records Social service records (welfare, Medicaid, etc.) School records Medical records teens – lesson 14 - slide 14-C

amending or correcting records privacy act requires each federal agency that maintains records to permit individuals to request amendment of his or her record. to amend or expunge a record you must: Contact the agency in question Await administrative review of request If request is denied, you can request a court review fair credit reporting act gives consumers the right to dispute inaccurate information and permits them to insert their own version of disputed information into a credit report. teens – lesson 14 - slide 14-D

what’s in a database profile? Database profiles are files of information about you that are stored in computer systems and may be used by a variety of organizations. This information includes: Address Phone and fax numbers Social Security number Credit card numbers Driver’s license number Bank account numbers Student loan history Medical history Driving record Worker’s compensation and insurance records Tax records Political affiliations Spending patterns Product preferences Estimated income teens – lesson 14 - slide 14-E

what the law says: federal privacy protection 1970: fair credit reporting act Guarantees consumer rights in the collection and reporting of information for credit, employment, insurance, and other consumer business transactions. 1974: privacy act Gives American citizens the right to request, inspect, and challenge their own federal records. 1974: family educational rights and privacy act Gives parents and students over 18 access to the student’s school records. 1975: equal credit opportunity act Outlaws discrimination in granting credit due to age, gender, marital status, religion, ethnicity, national origin, or receipt of public assistance. 1976: tax reform act Limits disclosure of tax information and requires that taxpayers be notified when their tax records are summoned from record keepers. 1978: rights to financial privacy act Sets conditions under which federal investigators can access an individual’s bank account records. teens – lesson 14 - slide 14-F

protecting your privacy: your options as a consumer “opting out” of direct marketing programs Ask merchant to be removed from his/her mailing list. Contact the Direct Marketing Association (DMA) to have your name removed from the mailing lists of its members: Direct Marketing Association Mail Preference Service P.O. Box 9008 Farmingdale, NY the-dma.org Contact the DMA to have your name removed from telephone lists of its members: Direct Marketing Association Telephone Preference Service P.O. Box 9014 Farmingdale, NY the-dma.org your options as a consumer Answer only necessary information on product warranty cards. Never give out personal or financial information over the phone unless you know the company and know how the information will be used. Don’t give personal information at point-of-sale transactions. If a telemarketer calls and you don’t want future solicitations, cite the federal law. teens – lesson 14 - slide 14-G

what’s in a credit report? identifying information: Name, Social Security number, address, and sometimes phone number, previous address, and employer. credit history: Previous and current types of credit, credit providers, payment habits, outstanding obligations and debts, and extent of credit granted. public record information: Usually limited to tax liens, judgments, and bankruptcies. prior requesters: Names of those who have requested information about this consumer in the recent past. teens – lesson 14 - slide 14-H

reviewing your credit report fair credit reporting act Stipulates that an individual, upon request to the consumer-reporting agency, may have access to a copy of his or her credit report. teens – lesson 14 - slide 14-I Trans Union Consumer Relations P.O. Box 390 Philadelphia, PA transunion.com Experian Consumer Assistance Center P.O. Box Dallas, TX experian.com Equifax Credit Information Services P.O. Box Atlanta, GA equifax.com to receive a copy of your credit report, contact: additional questions about your credit report rights can be directed to: Federal Trade Commission Correspondence Branch Washington, DC 20580

telecommunication devices and services Telephone (including cellular phones) Facsimiles (faxes) Online computer services Caller ID Automatic Number Identification (ANI) teens – lesson 14 - slide 14-J

electronic monitoring in the workplace types of electronic monitoring: Telephone monitoring Voice mail and electronic mail monitoring Computer keystrokes monitoring Locational detectors Surveillance video cameras teens – lesson 14 - slide 14-K