And how to stop them from profiting off of our personal information. Data brokers are businesses that are in the business of collecting large amounts of personal information and selling it to companies for profit. They do this often behind our backs and without our permission. These businesses make a lot of money off of each and every one of us!
We all deserve to keep our personal information safe and secure. In this digital age where companies track, sell, and use our information, that security is harder and harder to come by. Thanks to the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act, Oregonians now have more power to limit how and when businesses collect or use our personal information (also known as “personal data”).
Here’s how to keep our data private. Spam is so common it may feel unavoidable. A phone call from someone you don’t know asking for your information? Text message promoting crypto? How do you maintain privacy when it feels like your information is just out there?
You’ve probably been here before: you receive a letter saying a company had a data breach and your information was “compromised.” But, what does that mean? And how did they even get your information?
How to guide your loved ones towards data privacy. Your grandmother answers her phone. The caller says they have her package but she needs to give them more information before they can deliver it. They ask for things including her name, address, and more.
Together, the Alliance showed up as a united presence advocating for stronger, more equitable consumer protection policies for our communities statewide.
Just over two months remain in the 2025 Oregon legislative session, and we are excited to share an update on our work at the state Capitol advancing pro-consumer legislation to help Oregon families thrive while defending against legislation that does the opposite.
OCJ is approaching the 2025 legislative session with a strong sense of purpose and responsibility, knowing the work we are advancing now is critical to building the future Oregonians deserve.
The Consumer Alliance of Oregon's inaugural 2025 legislative agenda prioritizes five pieces of legislation to improve and expand Oregon consumers' rights.
The Securing Consumers Against Misrepresented (SCAM) Debt Act will empower consumers with the information they need to protect themselves from debt collectors that use misleading allegations to convince people to pay debts they do not legally owe.
Celebrating important victories for Oregon consumers
OCJ is championing four pieces of pro-consumer legislation during the short legislative session to expand and modernize protections for Oregonians.
