Equifax Hack Exposes Regulatory Gaps, Leaving Consumers Vulnerable
Despite the wealth of sensitive information in their databases, credit bureaus don’t face the same kind of scrutiny and oversight that banks do.
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Despite the wealth of sensitive information in their databases, credit bureaus don’t face the same kind of scrutiny and oversight that banks do.
By TARA SIEGEL BERNARD and STACY COWLEY
Harvey left a reporter and his family with a damaged home, ruined cars and a lot of worries. But navigating the adversity yielded some perspective.
By CLIFFORD KRAUSS
Under a novel deal, Allergan will pay the Saint Regis Mohawk tribe $13.75 million. In exchange, the tribe will claim sovereign immunity as grounds to dismiss a patent challenge.
By KATIE THOMAS
Equifax’s main job is to collect and maintain data. Now the hacking at the credit agency uncovers a gaping flaw in regulation over data storage.
By FARHAD MANJOO
You’ll need a credit freeze. You’ll need a fraud alert. And don’t expect Equifax to be much help.
By RON LIEBER
A spreadsheet created by employees to share salary information shows pay for women is falling short of what men make at various levels.
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI
Corporate chiefs are pushing Congress to repeal a provision on internal controls. But a study shows just how effective it has been.
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The lack of details in President Trump’s tax plan has advisers urging caution with clients eager to know what changes, if any, they will need to make.
By PAUL SULLIVAN
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By CLIFFORD KRAUSS
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By KATIE BENNER
With her new book, “Reset,” a thwarted Silicon Valley power player hopes to do for gender discrimination what Anita Hill did for sexual harassment.
By JESSICA BENNETT
Plucked out of bankruptcy after a data security problem seven years ago, a firm called Clear uses biometrics — fingerprints, iris scans — to speed up passenger identification at airports.
By CLAIRE MARTIN
Discussing good books with peers who often disagree with you can promote tolerance and comity.
By N. GREGORY MANKIW
He became an astronomer by accident, without ever taking a formal course. It has changed his life.
As told to PATRICIA R. OLSEN