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| October 8 2017 |
The Work Number
Brian Krebs reported a major data exposure by The Work Number, revealing salary histories of employees from tens of thousands of U.S. companies to anyone with an individual's Social Security number and date of birth.
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| July 2017 |
The Work Number
Equifax security breach concluded, further compromising personal identification data.
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| May 2017 |
The Work Number
Equifax security breach exposed personal data of approximately half the U.S. population, potentially compromising Social Security numbers and dates of birth.
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| January 2013 |
The Work Number
The Work Number was criticized for selling sensitive personal employment and salary information to third parties, including debt collection companies, without individuals' informed consent. Organizations like Columbia University were among those affected by this data sharing practice.
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