Links and resources related to consumer privacy:
http://www.ftc.gov
This Federal Trade Commission site contains consumer protection information on a variety of topics including identity theft, privacy and "Kidz Privacy." Click on "File a Complaint Online" if you're a victim of fraud. Useful for consumers and educators
http://www.ssa.gov/oig/Hotline.htm
This site by the Office of the Inspector General has guidelines for reporting fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement related to Social Security numbers. Victims can click on "Report Fraud" for quick access to help and "Frequently Asked Questions"
http://www.state.ia.us/government/ag/consumer/index.html
The Consumer Protection Division of the Iowa Attorney General's office protects consumers from fraud by enforcing laws and providing information to consumers on risks, rights and recommended safeguards
http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/news/cnwin0001/newrights.html
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation newsletter on privacy: http://www.nclnet.org
This National Consumer's League site has links to the National Fraud Information Center and to the Internet Fraud Watch. Download consumer privacy brochures and learn about this year's "Top Internet Scams"
http://www.consumer.gov
Consumer Information Center, phone: 1-800-688-9889
http://www.consumerprivacyguide.org
Consumer Privacy Guide
http://www.privacyrights.org
This nonprofit consumer information/research/advocacy organization has user-friendly fact sheets on topics such as internet privacy, identity theft, telemarketing, medical records and workplace privacy
http://www.bbbonline.org
This subsidiary of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has consumer tips and an online complaint form, as well as information on kid's privacy online
http://www.epic.org
The Electronic Privacy Information Center is a public interest research center in Washington D.C. This web site has recent news articles on privacy issues, lists resources and guides, and chronicles various policy initiatives. These credit reporting agencies have tips on protecting consumer privacy, and each has a fraud unit for victims of identity theft. Order your credit report online
http://www.privacytimes.com
Written by Evan Hendricks for professionals and attorneys who need to follow legislation, court rulings, industry developments and horror stories about information privacy. This site contains "top stories" related to privacy issues, as well as information on e-commerce, identity theft, internet security and more
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/nycu/tech/teprivacy.htm
This Personal Tech site of U.S. News and World Report contains current news articles on internet, workplace, financial, medical, and day-to-day privacy issues/concerns. Also includes tips from experts as well as tools to guard your privacy online