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Re:Equifax C.E.O. Richard Smith Retires After Huge Data Breach by bogomipz on Tuesday September 26, 2017 @11:38AM (#15339591)
Interesting about both, thanks. I suppose it's just a matter of time before both of these are compromised. In fact is surprising that they haven't. I wonder if this is just because they aren't as well known as the big 3?
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Re:Equifax C.E.O. Richard Smith Retires After Huge Data Breach by Pixeleen on Tuesday September 26, 2017 @11:40AM (#15339608)
Lexis sells access to everything although some of the databases are pricey. I have not heard of a ChexSystems breach yet. They are integrated with most banks.

Even with normal use and no breaches, all these cross-referenced databases are hell for those of us who went through a gender transition. It is practically impossible to get rid of references to my old name. It outs me anytime I open a bank/credit account or arrange new insurance.

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Re:Equifax C.E.O. Richard Smith Retires After Huge Data Breach by jstarfish on Tuesday September 26, 2017 @12:39PM (#15340284)
Lexis Nexis suffered a breach in 2013.
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