#Equifax

Equifax Agrees To Sizable Settlement Over Data Breach

Two years after an Equifax Inc. data breach compromised the private information of over 147 million people, the company has agreed to pay no less than $575 million.

Senators Urge Credit Agencies to Protect Federal Workers Affected by Shutdown

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz led a group of seven senators in calling on three credit reporting agencies to protect federal employees and contractors.

Bill to Make Credit Freezes Free Passes Legislature

AARP Hawai‘i applauds the passage of House Bill 2342, which eliminates the fee for freezing and thawing credit reports, one of the best ways for consumers to protect themselves from identity theft.

Bill Helps Consumers Protect Themselves From Data Breaches

Recent news that an additional 2.4 million American consumers had their personal information stolen during the Equifax data breach shows the need for a law making credit freezes free in Hawai‘i.

Senators Introduce Protection Act After Equifax Hack

The Freedom from Equifax Exploitation (FREE) Act would return control over credit and personal information to consumers.

Hawai’i to Receive Portion of $6M Credit Settlement

The State of Hawai’i will receive nearly $100,000 in a national $6 million settlement that includes three national credit reporting agencies.