Ditch the Pitch
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.
SCDCA provides free presentations to businesses and consumers in the state of South Carolina. The presentations listed below are all open to the public. If you would like to request a private presentation or to learn more about what topics we offer, visit our presentation page.
| Date | Topic |
|---|---|
| October 14 at 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Data Privacy Basics |
| October 21 at 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Passwords and Passkeys |
| October 22 at 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | FTC Safeguards Rule: Updates for Businesses |
| October 28 at 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Social Media Smarts |
| October 29 at 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | State and Federal Privacy Laws for Businesses |
| November 4 at 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Consumers and the Utility Ratemaking Process |
| November 18 at 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Medicare Open Enrollment Overview with the South Carolina Department on Aging |
| Date | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|
| October 9th 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Marlboro County Health and Wellness Resources Fair | Bennettsville Community Center 714 N Marlboro St, Bennettsville, SC 29512 |
| October 14th 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Golden Connections: Senior Community Health & Resource Fair | Sumter County Civic Center 700 West Liberty Street, Sumter SC 29150 |
For our full Google Calendar, click here.
To help consumers keep their personal info safe, SCDCA hosts free shred events. To shred your sensitive documents in a timely manner, each shred event is set up as a drive-through. Attendees are encouraged to stay in their vehicles and have documents ready to be taken by a Shred360 worker. Consumers are limited to three boxes (copy paper box or smaller) or three bags (kitchen trash bag or smaller) per vehicle. There is no need to remove binder clips, paper clips, staples, rubber bands or CDs/DVDs prior to shredding.
| Shred Event Time and Location | |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Location |
| October 6 (previously scheduled event has been cancelled) | |
| October 19, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | USC Aiken Convocation Center 2049 Champion Way Graniteville, SC 29829 |
| October 22, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | North Spartanburg Park 1160 Old Furnace Road Boiling Springs, SC 29316 |
| October 29, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Shred360 Facility 140 Crouch Commercial Court Irmo, SC 29063 |
For additional information on what to shred, click here.
Here is a selection of webinars that are available for limited-time viewing.