Q: What should I be doing if I was notified of a data breach?

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A: Few things can rattle your day like a notification saying your information was exposed in a data breach. These notices — whether they come from a retailer, financial institution or health care provider — aren’t something to ignore.

They’re your early warning system that the personal data you rely on every day may now be in the hands of someone who shouldn’t have it.

Understand what was taken

Start by looking closely at the notice to understand exactly what kind of data was exposed. Not all breaches are created equal. An email address or phone number being leaked i

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