What happens if you share personal information?

Sharing your address, phone number, birthday and other personal information can mean you are at a greater risk of identity theft, stalking and harassment. Cybercriminals can piece together your identity from information that is publicly available about you, so think about what information you are sharing online.

What do you do if you give out personal information?

Contact your local police department to file a criminal report. Contact the Social Security Administration’s Fraud Hotline to report the unauthorized use of your personal identification information. Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles of your identity theft.

What happens if you give out personal information online?

Safe social networking Be careful about how much information you disclose about yourself – many of these sites are open to anyone and disclosing personal information could have unwanted results, such as identity theft or “cyberstalking”.

What happens if you give personal information to a scammer?

Call the bank’s hot line, usually printed on the back of your bank card, and report the incident. If you have transferred money to a phisher, report the incident to your local police. Inspect your statements carefully for signs of account misuse. Determine if you want to put a lock on your credit records.

Can personal information be shared without consent?

You can share confidential information without consent if it is required by law, or directed by a court, or if the benefits to a child or young person that will arise from sharing the information outweigh both the public and the individual’s interest in keeping the information confidential.

Do you not give personal information to anyone?

Don’t give out personal information (name, age, address, phone number, social security number) to strangers. Never meet in person with an online stranger unless you get your parent’s permission and have them come with you.

Why is sharing personal information bad?

To an identity thief, personal information can provide instant access to financial accounts, credit record, and other assets. If you think no one would be interested in your personal information, think again. Anyone can be a victim of identity theft.

Can you sue someone for giving out your personal information?

In most states, you can be sued for publishing private facts about another person, even if those facts are true. However, the law protects you when you publish information that is newsworthy, regardless of whether someone else would like you to keep that information private.

What to do if you accidentally give out personal information?

If you’ve accidentally given out your personal information, you can set up identity theft protection with Identity Guard. They scan and monitor your essential financial reports for suspicious activity, and they’ll help you recover from any identity theft. They have protected over 47 Million people over 20+ years.

What are the legal claims for unauthorized publication of personal information?

Specifically, there are two types of legal claims that relate to unauthorized publication of personal and private information: Publication of Private Facts: The legal claim known as “publication of private facts” is a species of invasion of privacy.

What can identity thieves do with your personal information?

Identity thieves can use your identity to steal money from you by using your credit cards, accessing your financial accounts, or claiming your tax refund. They can also use your identity to commit a crime, get medical benefits, or be employed.

What personal information do I need to share?

Personal information is like a jigsaw puzzle, where each piece of information you share can be added together and once you look at the bigger picture you may actually be sharing more about yourself than you would have wished to. Personal information can include: Current location or where you will be at a specific time