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Privacy Rights Clearinghouse @privacyrights.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Our #CaliforniaCommunityColleges survey is open, and we want to hear from you. If you’re a student, faculty, administrator, or staff member at a California Community College, take our short survey to tell us how digital education tools are being used in your classes. bit.ly/4cSb4L3

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Privacy Rights Clearinghouse @privacyrights.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Opting out of a data broker once doesn't always mean your data is gone for good. Data brokerage is an ongoing system, which is why California's #DeleteAct created #DROP—a free tool that lets Californians submit deletion and opt-out requests to every broker at once, every month. #DataPrivacy

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Privacy Rights Clearinghouse @privacyrights.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Our 2026 Midyear Data Breach Report is now available. Breach activity is down, but 343.1M exposures were still reported in the first half of the year. Read or download the full report to learn more: privacyrights.org #DataPrivacy #DataProtection

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Privacy Rights Clearinghouse @privacyrights.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

If you’re a student, faculty, administrator, or staff member at a #CaliforniaCommunityCollege, we want to hear from you. Take our survey and share your perspective on how digital edu technology is being used in your classes. bit.ly/4cSb4L3 #StudentPrivacy #DataPrivacy #HigherEducation

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Privacy Rights Clearinghouse @privacyrights.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

California is holding #DataBrokers accountable. PRC co-sponsored the #CaliforniaDeleteAct and helped document gaps in data broker registration. Learn more about stronger data broker oversight: privacyrights.org/resources-to...

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Privacy Rights Clearinghouse @privacyrights.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Our Data Breach Chronology helps uncover real-world patterns across sectors and make privacy data more visible, understandable, and actionable. How are you using it in your work? We'd love to hear from you: privacyrights.org/contact #DataPrivacy

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Privacy Rights Clearinghouse @privacyrights.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

If you haven’t signed up yet, now is the time. Register with #DROP today to begin taking back your data. Start here: consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov #DataPrivacy #ConsumerPrivacy #DigitalRights #PrivacyRights

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Privacy Rights Clearinghouse @privacyrights.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Registered #DataBrokers must now begin processing California residents’ deletion requests through #DROP. Created by the #CaliforniaDeleteAct, DROP lets you submit one request to multiple brokers. Take back control of your data: consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov #DataPrivacy #PrivacyRights

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Privacy Rights Clearinghouse @privacyrights.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

#DataBrokers are a central driver of privacy problems. A new Straight Arrow News investigation shows how easy it is to buy detailed personal data. PRC's Emory Roane discusses the #DeleteAct and its potential to change the market. Read more: san.com/cc/our-perso... #DataPrivacy #PrivacyRights

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Privacy Rights Clearinghouse @privacyrights.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

In 2025, 8 of the 20 largest breaches occurred at service providers, together accounting for 231M of the year's 375M affected individuals. As organizations rely on increasingly complex networks of vendors, understanding 3rd party data risk is key. Learn more at privacyrights.org #DataPrivacy

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Privacy Rights Clearinghouse @privacyrights.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Who collects your personal data—and who's watching them? Explore our 2025 Data Broker Research to learn what we uncovered and why stronger oversight matters: privacyrights.org/resources-to... #DataPrivacy

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Privacy Rights Clearinghouse @privacyrights.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

If you're a California resident, you can delete your personal data from registered data brokers with one request through #DROP rather than going through each company individually. It only takes a few minutes. Take back control of your data at consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov #DataPrivacy

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Privacy Rights Clearinghouse @privacyrights.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Info about data breaches is often scattered and difficult to track. The Data Breach Chronology brings together 38,000+ U.S. breaches since 2005 into one searchable database, making it easier to explore trends, impacts, and patterns. Explore the tool: privacyrights.org/data-breaches #DataPrivacy

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Privacy Rights Clearinghouse @privacyrights.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Opting out of a data broker once doesn't always mean your data is gone for good. Data brokers continuously collect and resell personal information. California's Delete Act created DROP, a tool that lets Californians submit one request to delete their data. consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov #DataPrivacy

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Privacy Rights Clearinghouse @privacyrights.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Most people only hear about the biggest data breaches, but thousands more go unnoticed. Data breaches affect millions of people every year, which is why staying informed matters. Subscribe to our newsletter for clear, accessible privacy updates: privacyrights.org #DataPrivacy #ConsumerProtection

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Privacy Rights Clearinghouse @privacyrights.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Breach data reporting is scattered, making it difficult to see the full picture. The Data Breach Chronology brings together 37,000+ U.S. breaches since 2005 into one searchable database. Search the database and explore trends and impacts at privacyrights.org/data-breaches #DataPrivacy #DataBreach

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Privacy Rights Clearinghouse @privacyrights.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Data breaches continue to impact millions across the U.S. every year. Understanding how data is exposed and reported helps us stay informed and better protected. Discover key insights in our latest report: privacyrights.org/resources-to... #DataPrivacy

Graphic of the Statue of Liberty against a collage-like background with large text, "Privacy is a fundamental right."

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Privacy Rights Clearinghouse @privacyrights.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Apropos of nothing, our data shows that organizations with "Lexis" in the name have impacted more than 41 million Americans since 2007, with no indication things are slowing down anytime soon.

Graph showing running total of those impacted by data breaches by organizations with "Lexis" in the name -- sourced from US reported data breaches, consolidated and normalized by Privacy Rights Clearinghouse's Data Breach Chronology project.

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Privacy Rights Clearinghouse @privacyrights.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

We've just published our May update and Q1 2025 #databreach report. 876 breach notifications came in during Q1, representing 658 distinct security incidents that affected over 32M people. Blue Shield of California led the pack with 4.7M records exposed. Read on: privacyrights.org/resources-to...

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Q1 2025 Data Breach Report: 658 Data Breaches Reported and Major Database Improvements | Privacy Rights Clearinghouse

Our May 2025 update—the fifth this year—brings our complete data through May along with this focused analysis of Q1 breach statistics. The first quarter saw 876 new breach notifications representing 6...

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Privacy Rights Clearinghouse @privacyrights.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Another month, another... 130 data breaches recorded, impacting 6.9 MILLION. That brings the total for 2025 to 403 and counting.

Summary graphic for the data breach chronology, updated March 7, 2025.
72,926 Data Breach Notifications tracked
26,026 Breach notification letters reviewed
8.20 billion individuals impacted

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Privacy Rights Clearinghouse @privacyrights.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Excited to launch Data Breach Chronology 2.0—a comprehensive U.S. data breach database on #DataPrivacyDay 🔒🛡️ 70K+ breaches tracked, 6.64B records impacted. Learn more: privacyrights.org/data-breaches

Graphic showing screenshot of Data Breach Chronology website with 72,361 notifications tracked, 8.16 billion individuals affected, and 25,725 breach notification letters reviewed.

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