Earlier this year, we wrote about our Identity Verification product. In the original article, we talked about what Identity Verification provides and what its capabilities are. In this mini article, however, we wanted to revisit this product with a focus on why it’s so important to verify a person’s identity before engaging with them.
Category Archives: Privacy
How Come I Can’t Search for Celebrities?
April 25, 2024 – 12:01 pm
And when can I? This is a more common question than you’d think. Oftentimes, people are testing our data and want to see “how good it actually is.” They’ve already tried searching for themselves and now they’d like to see what comes back for someone else — but who else could they search for? Celebrities […]
The Do Not Call Registry
February 6, 2024 – 11:55 am
How many times have you shouted through your phone at a telemarketer about your number being on the Do Not Call Registry? If you’re anything like me, it’s at least once a week. But what is the Do Not Call Registry and how does it work? In this article we’re going to explore the ins […]
Data Classification: Consumer Marketing Data
May 3, 2023 – 9:48 am
As we discussed previously, there are many classifications of data that are commonly used in this industry. We previously gave a broad overview of all the major types: Public, Consumer, and Regulated. In this article, we’ll be exploring the world of Consumer Data in greater depth.
State Jurisdiction over Tribal Lands
April 17, 2023 – 9:59 am
Earlier this year, the US Supreme Court made an unexpected ruling in favor of the State of Oklahoma which sets a brand new precedent. Previously, tribal lands and Indian reservations were subject to only their own legal oversight except for in cases of certain violent crimes and sexual offenses. In the 5-4 decision, the US […]
GDPR: A Year In Review: Part 2
December 6, 2019 – 7:22 pm
In our previous article, we spoke about some of the copy-cat laws that have popped up within the United States in response to the GDPR – things like California’s CCPA and New York’s SHIELD law. In this article, we wanted to focus on the ever changing landscape of regulations within the US. Pitfalls of individual […]
GDPR: A Year in Review: Part 1
October 15, 2019 – 8:00 pm
It’s been one year since the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) was implemented. We wanted to see what other regulations have passed since then as a result. What seedlings have sprouted?
The importance of credentialing: A case study
August 30, 2019 – 2:28 pm
Part of our credentialing process is to make sure that there is one “responsible party” on file. This is the person who signs on the dotted line saying that they will not abuse the service, that they’ll pay the bill, and all that fun stuff.
How do we protect our data?
April 7, 2019 – 9:00 pm
Data security is a big concern in today’s world. So how does USInfoSearch secure its data from unauthorized access? 2-Factor Authentication – All accounts on USInfoSearch are protected using 2-factor authentication. When you enter your username and password, we’ll send you a text message with a validation code. You’ll have just a few minutes to […]
What could the CCPA mean for us?
November 29, 2018 – 8:22 am
The consumer blowback after the major privacy scandals in the last few years bore fruit in 2018 with the passing of GDPR 2016 (General Data Protection Regulation) in the EU (implemented this year). Now the US sees new major controls on data privacy with the passing of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), signed into […]
