I'm sure this is general knowledge, but take it as a friendly reminder of just how much information we make available through our internet activity, and in many cases, internet is the only way to make the transaction or complete the project.
I was registering a recently formed business with the office of the Secretary of State. My state operates, primarily through online venue, for this particular endeavor. So, of course, that means, a credit card, debit card, or routing number of my bank. I'm still deluding myself that a credit card number keeps my bank account private. (Insert LOL here.)
The registration was done on a Tuesday afternoon. By Friday of that same week, a new credit card and payment acceptance product was offered in the name of the new business. Keep in mind, if I'd made a bank deposit in the form of a check, it could have been three to five days before it was posted to my account, yet I digress.
The fact that a certification with my state government, was information immediately known to commerce and business entities is clear indication all those "privacy laws" are not actually for the benefit of the citizen's privacy.
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