6 Steps to Take After Your Personal Information Has Been Compromised

Guest Blog by Christina Keairnes, Strategic Partnerships Leader, Norton LifeLock Benefit Solutions

Your Personal Info Has Been Exposed … Now What?

National Public Data Breach Has Affected Nearly 3 Billion Records

The recent National Public Data breach has impacted millions of Americans. Social Security numbers and other financial information comprising 3 billion records may have been compromised. This attack emphasizes the need for strong identity theft protection, device security and online privacy measures to safeguard your clients’ worksite employees.

What Happened?

National Public Data (NPD), a background-check company, reported a data breach in April that exposed the personal information of millions of individuals in the U.S., Canada, and the UK. This breach, one of the largest ever recorded, compromised Social Security numbers, names, addresses and more. Victims, unaware their information was even collected by NPD, are now at risk of identity theft.

There’s a 75% Chance an Individual’s Social Security Number is Exposed

It’s crucial to remind clients about the importance of providing identity theft and cybersecurity benefits to their employees. With a LifeLock with Norton Benefit Plans, worksite employees are equipped with tools to respond if their information is compromised. They’ll receive alerts if fraudulent activity is detected or if their data appears on the dark web. In cases of identity theft, a U.S.-based Identity Restoration Specialist is available to assist.

Norton LifeLock is Here to Help Your Clients Navigate this Exposure … and Any Others

6 Steps to Take if Information is Compromised:

1. Confirm Exposure: Learn how worksite employees can verify if their information has been compromised.

2. Lock Credit: Understand how to restrict access to credit reports to prevent fraud.

3. Assess Stolen Data: Identify which information was stolen and the potential impact.

4. Change Passwords: Improve account security by updating passwords.

5. Enable Two-Factor Authentication: Strengthen security with two-factor authentication.

6. Invest in Protection: Discover how identity theft and cybersecurity protection can benefit your clients.

Take the Next Two Steps:

1. Educate Yourself and Your Clients
   • Register for our upcoming webinar: Your Personal Info Has Been Exposed … Now What? 
     • Learn more about the six key steps in this upcoming webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m. ET.  Help protect your clients’ worksite employees while strengthening your Professional Employer Organization’s cybersecurity.
   • Use our LifeLock resources to educate clients on the risks of data breaches and next steps.

2. Explore Norton LifeLock Benefit Solutions Through Our PrismHR Marketplace Partnership, which includes:
   • Annual revenue share for your PEO
   • Special rates
   • Statement of Work cost waived
   • An availability during open enrollment or anytime enrollment on the PrismHR platform
   • Voluntary offerings are designed to increase employee productivity, while employer-funded options help reduce risk and enhance well-being. Work with clients to cover identity theft protection for less than $5 per month per employee.

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Let’s Work Together to Safeguard Your Clients and Their Employees

Contact us today to discuss how Norton LifeLock Benefit Solutions can support your clients during this critical time. Visit our website to Learn More.