{"id":778,"date":"2023-04-14T07:56:26","date_gmt":"2023-04-14T07:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dataprot.net\/?p=778"},"modified":"2023-07-14T07:10:13","modified_gmt":"2023-07-14T07:10:13","slug":"which-document-puts-you-at-the-least-risk-of-identity-theft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dataprot.net\/articles\/which-document-puts-you-at-the-least-risk-of-identity-theft\/","title":{"rendered":"Securing Documents: Minimize the Risk of Identity Theft"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cybercriminals<\/a> and identity thieves constantly find new ways to access and misuse personal information. According to Pew Research Center<\/a>, approximately 79% of Americans worry about how companies use their personal information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, phishing, smishing, and other cybercrimes are not the only way cybercriminals and identity thieves can access your personal data. Many of the important documents around you can also make you vulnerable to identity theft.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can be overwhelming to keep track of important documents and determine which ones pose the least risk of being a victim of identity theft<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, you will dive into the world of documents that contain your personal information and which document puts you at the least risk of identity theft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which Document Puts You at the Least Risk of Identity Theft?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Electronically printed receipts are documents that put a person at the least risk of identity theft. This is because receipts do not contain personal information about the buyer or seller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA)<\/a>, vendors are prohibited from printing more than the last five digits of a credit card number on a receipt. If any other digits are shown, even if only five digits are visible, vendors may be violating FACTA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

FACTA was created in 2003 to amend the previous Fair Credit Reporting Act. It sets rules for how much credit card information can be on receipts that are printed electronically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While receipts may be a low risk for identity theft, it still pays to be vigilant when dealing with transactions requiring credit or debit card numbers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

List of Documents that Put You At High Risk Of Identity Theft<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The likelihood of falling prey to identity theft depends on the kind of personal information, also known as “critical data,” a thief has about you. According to the American Bar Association<\/a>, critical data refers to personally identifiable information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a criminal obtains this data, they can exploit it to access your existing accounts. They may use your information to get additional identification documents or employment records and pose as you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Documents that contain your critical data can put you at high risk of identity theft, especially if they are not stored securely. Critical data includes: <\/p>\n\n\n\n