Dec 09, 2019
Auto lenders are preparing for scrutiny — prompted by a spate of data breaches and pending laws — about how consumers' personal data is used and secured.
Dec 09, 2019
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Retailers prime targets for data theft
Dealership finance and insurance offices, vulnerable targets for hacking or data breaches, are being hit by a rise in cybercrimes.
Dec 09, 2019
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The Social Security hurdle facing online sales
Some consumers won't disclose their Social Security numbers or other personal info on the web, which can hamper dealerships' online-sales efforts.
Dec 09, 2019
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Consumer privacy rules reach beyond California
Auto dealerships outside the Golden State should prepare to be regulated under the California Consumer Privacy Act or similar laws being proposed in other states, experts say.
Dec 09, 2019
Auto lenders are taking an increasingly hard-nosed approach to identity theft fraud, and dealerships that don't properly screen for fraud are feeling the heat.
Dec 09, 2019
Here's why the growth of synthetic identity fraud in auto loans is leveling off in 2019 after six years of steep increases — and what scammers are trying now.