Millions of people are victimized by identity thieves each year.  Social Security Numbers (SSNs) are particularly valuable to identity thieves.  They use them to open new accounts, gain access to existing  accounts, commit medical identity theft, seek employment, and obtain government benefits.  A 2012 study found that 2.5% of U.S. households with childfren suffer child identity theft during the child's life, and the theft or misuse of SSNs is the most common way a child's information is exploited. Children's names, addresses, dates of birth, and health information also can be misused.  View full article. 

As clients who are enrolled in debt management programs at CCCS of MD & DE, you regularly provide us with personal data.  We are very aware of the trust you place in us when you do this, and we are strongly committed to keeping your electronic information safe and confidential.  Our website is fully encrypted and has up-to-date firewalls.  The online client section on the site is password protected, and as a further safeguard, none of your private information is stored there.  Because the world of cyber-crime is constantly changing, we continually monitor and improve our data management and storage practices and procedures.  View full article.