More Info Leaked from Equifax Hack than Originally Reported

1. Has anyone received money from Equifax Settlement?
2. What did Equifax do wrong?
3. Can you sue a company for leaking your personal information?
4. How do you know if you were impacted by the Equifax security breach?
5. Will Equifax pay $125?
6. Who hacked Equifax?
7. Should I give my sin to Equifax?
8. How secure is Equifax?
9. Does Equifax sell your information?
10. Can you sue someone for releasing private information?
11. Can you sue someone for disclosing medical information?
12. Can I sue my bank for privacy violation?

Has anyone received money from Equifax Settlement?

It's been one year since the settlement involving tens of millions of victims of the colossal Equifax data breach received final approval and the deadline passed for filing initial claims. There's still been no payout.

What did Equifax do wrong?

It's been a full year since Equifax announced that it suffered a hack affecting 147 million Americans. ... It was a Thursday afternoon when Equifax explained that hackers infiltrated its network and stole customer names, Social Security numbers, birthdates and addresses, affecting more than half the US population.

Can you sue a company for leaking your personal information?

You Can Claim Compensation From A Company If They Are Deemed Responsible For Your Personal Data Being Breached.

How do you know if you were impacted by the Equifax security breach?

If you want to check whether your data was exposed, the FTC and official settlement site have an online tool you can use to check if you were part of the Equifax breach. You'll need to enter your last name and last six digits of your Social Security number to see if your data was part of the hack.

Will Equifax pay $125?

Equifax is indeed paying out right now—but not to you. Instead, the company has finally agreed to pay the banks (PDF) for the inconvenience of having to cancel and reissue millions of credit and debit cards, The Register points out.

Who hacked Equifax?

According to the nine-count indictment handed down by the grand jury in Atlanta, four members of the Chinese People's Liberation Army are alleged to have conspired to hack Equifax as computer systems and commit economic espionage.

Should I give my sin to Equifax?

Equifax (1-800-465-7166) and TransUnion (1-800-663-9980). I've used both of them, but I wouldn't blame you for double checking, as this is the internet and all. These are probably the safest people to give your SIN to.

How secure is Equifax?

As a trusted steward of consumer and business information, Equifax employs strong data security and confidentiality standards on the data we provide and on the access to that data. We maintain a highly sophisticated data information network that includes advanced security, protections and redundancies.

Does Equifax sell your information?

You have the right to request that Equifax no longer sell your personal information. To exercise that right, please click here: Do Not Sell My Personal Information or call our Customer Care team at 1-866-295-6801 (our regular business hours of 8AM-Midnight EST, 7 days a week).

Can you sue someone for releasing private 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.

Can you sue someone for disclosing medical information?

Yes, you could sue for intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress. You will need to prove damages through medical bills.

Can I sue my bank for privacy violation?

What if Your Rights Are Violated Under the RFPA? If a financial institution and/or government authority fails to comply with the rules and procedures of the RFPA, you have the right to sue for both injunctive relief and damages. If an injunction is granted, then the offending party must fully comply with the law.