Personal Data and Security Breech.

It has come to light that National Public Data, a centralized clearing house based in Florida responsible for credit and background checks, has experienced a significant data breach. This breach potentially impacts an estimated 2.9 billion records, including sensitive information such as names, addresses, and Social Security numbers.

The breach at National Public Data is a serious incident that underscores the need for enhanced data security and privacy measures. I encourage everyone to take the necessary precautions to protect their personal information and remain vigilant for any signs of misuse.

If you have any concerns or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to relevant consumer protection agencies or legal experts who can provide guidance based on your specific situation.

Two verified websites that I have personally used and recommend to check to see if your data was stolen are: NPD.pentester.com and NPDBreach.com. These are free sites that will not ask for your Social Security numbers.  

If it is found that your information is one of those identified those affected, do not hesitate to reach out to relevant consumer protection agencies or legal experts who can provide guidance based on your specific situation.

You can obtain and review your credit reports from major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion). You can request a free credit report once a year from each bureau at AnnualCreditReport.com.