Many years ago, Clark had a TV producer named Greg Turchetta who has since gone on to become a big-time player in Florida media. As he and Clark would discuss possible TV stories, Turchetta always wanted to know, "How are people supposed to act on the info you're telling them?" That question has become known as "the Turchetta rule" on the show, and Clark always keeps it in the back of his mind as he goes on air each day.
The Boston Globe reports that Massachusetts has a new law going into effect in January that will require corporations to strictly control the data they collect about you. The law aims to prevent the kind of security breaches that have become so common.
But that law only affects residents in one state of our nation. So in the spirit of the Turchetta rule, what can you do? The answer is one you've heard before:
Do a credit freeze! Unfortunately, Clark's words often fall on deaf ears -- even among his staffers. Only 1 staffer has done a credit freeze so far. We all have our excuses -- either we're too busy with our families or we think we don't have enough assets to protect -- but neither excuse will prevent a criminal from targeting you and your good credit standing. Don't wait until it's too late.
