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You can file a complaint and submit applications for licensing online. Filings you do not wish to make, or that are not available, online can be submitted via mail for processing. Department staff is available to assist with any questions at (800) 922-1594 (toll free in SC) or 803-734-4200 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays. You can also email general questions to scdca@scconsumer.gov. 

Data Privacy Settings

Decorative image of a padlock with encryption data on the right side of the lockAll your online activity generates data. Your computer, phone, smart watch and even your car may be collecting information about you and how you use that device.  Some of that information (like a map using your location) may be useful to the service. Other times, companies collect data to build profiles on who we are, our online habits and demographic information. 

In many cases, you can control how you share your data with a few simple steps. Every time you sign up for a new account, download an app, or get a new device, immediately go to the privacy/security settings. Set the limits on information sharing to what you’re most comfortable with. 

Consider looking at the settings for the following: 

  • Location permissions
  • Contacts
  • Ad personalization
  • Camera access
  • Microphone access

The list below can help you find the privacy settings for popular devices, apps and social media platforms. 

Learn more by watching SCDCA’s Data Privacy Basics Webinar (YouTube).