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In what has become a regular occurance, companies, universities, and various government entities are collecting your personal information (sometimes without your knowledge or consent), and subsequently letting it fall into the hands of the bad guys. This is your personal information; name, address, Social Security number, credit card number, medical history, and more. Unfortunately, this page is updated quite frequently and the list continues to grow.
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