But it\u2019s not just Equifax, as the two other major credit bureaus (Experian and TransUnion) along with the top 10 banks and health insurance companies in the U.S. have all experienced data breaches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nBased on new privacy laws and the current regulatory landscape including GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), the new California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, and the recently revised 50 state notification laws \u2013 now is a good time to understand what consumers and businesses should do to protect yourself, your family, your employees, and your customers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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