The SHIELD Act Aims to Improve Data Security In New York
Every state in the U.S., including New York, has some type of consumer data security and breach notification statute. However, many lawmakers and consumer advocates believe New York’s current law doesn’t go far enough. The Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (SHIELD Act), originally proposed by former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman […]
When Credit Reporting Agencies Stonewall, the Law Protects Consumers
Many consumers experience great difficulty in getting credit reporting errors and misrepresentations corrected. In some instances, the reluctance of credit reporting agencies (CRAs) and furnishers to fix errors can rise to the level of outright stonewalling. And the obstacles can seem insurmountable. While Transunion, Equifax, Experian and many furnishers (for instance, national banks and their […]
