A major dealer of personal background information has confirmed that Social Security numbers and other private data have been hacked, advising all individuals to put fraud alerts in place.
National Public Data did not disclose how many individuals might be affected, but reports suggest that companies like it hold records on virtually all Americans.
Unlike credit record regulations, data-brokers operate with minimal oversight, selling comprehensive personal information, including social security numbers and legal records, with potentially millions affected.
The breach has prompted widespread concern over the lack of stringent regulations governing data-brokers, highlighting vulnerabilities in personal data security and privacy.
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