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Theft-proofing your identity

Tough rules to protect consumers’ personal information go into effect Monday. Will the region’s companies be ready?

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By Hiawatha Bray
Globe Staff / February 26, 2010

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On Monday, tough new regulations to protect personal information collected from consumers will take effect in Massachusetts, and companies throughout the US are scrambling to get ready. (Full article: 797 words)

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