Tag: opm breach
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Lawmakers Push to Extend ID Theft Services for OPM Breach Victims
Lawmakers are pushing for a bill that would provide lifetime identity protection for the 4.2 million federal employees and contractors affected by the 2015 Office of Personnel Management breach, giving them the peace of mind they deserve. The proposed RECOVER PII Act aims to make the currently expiring protection program permanent, ensuring victims are safeguarded against ID theft for life.
Breach Victims Set for Lifetime Identity Protection
With the federal government's identity protection services set to expire on September 30, 22.1 million breach victims from the 2015 China-linked breaches face a looming gap in lifetime protection. Will they be left vulnerable after a decade of coverage?