Gathering all your documents, signing up for direct deposit and keeping copies of your tax returns are some of the best practices when it comes to preparing to fill out your taxes.

Don’t search the internet using terms such as “file my taxes for free” — you could end up on the website of a scammer or the ...

At Trump’s direction, DHS has pooled confidential data from across the federal government to enable states to mass-verify ...

Nebraska has agreed to provide the Department of Justice with sensitive voter data about every voter in the state.

Running out of money during your retirement can take the shine off your golden years, and the risk might be greater than you think. After all, the average 79-year-old in America has another 8.6 years ...

Google expands its privacy tools to help you remove Social Security numbers, passports, and driver's licenses from search results.

The process is fundamentally unchanged, with users now able to add these additional data types so that Google can "keep an eye out" for their appearance in search results. If you've already signed up ...

The Social Security Administration said this marks a major “milestone” in its transformation toward digital accessibility.

Nude photos. The names and faces of sexual abuse victims. Bank account and Social Security numbers in full view.

Under Trump, the Department of Homeland Security has weaponized administrative subpoenas to attack free speech, according to ...

Cybercriminals are happy to target almost any industry where data can be stolen. In many cases, less prepared and less security-focused companies are simply easier targets. A recent ransomware attack ...