FCS 3400 Privacy Quiz 1. If a mistake gets into your credit file, it s almost impossible to correct it. When you owe money, people can call you at home or work anytime to try to collect it. There are many different computer files about everybody in the country.
Many companies have policies that protect the privacy of their customers, some don t. a.
You always have the legal right to ask people why they need the information before you answer a question. Records of telephone calls in and out of a house are public, not private. The government protects your right to privacy. The information you give one company can be used to make a mailing list for other companies. People can check your credit file if you are applying for a job, insurance, credit or renting an apartment.