Consumer Protection

The Electronic Frontier Foundation is a non-profit organization that advocates on behalf of citizens' rights regarding computers and the internet. This article provides practical tips for protecting one's privacy when online.
 

How can I protect my computer privacy?

How can I protect my privacy online?

What are privacy problems on the internet?

Where can I bring a small claims action?

What court do I need to go to for a small claims action?

This is the RCW that explains in what jurisdiction you are allowed to bring a civil action depending on where you live, where the defendant lives, and where the action tort took place.

What types of contracts can I cancel?

How do I cancel a contract?

How long do I have to cancel a contract?

Describes a number of the different types of contracts consumers in Washington can cancel. Among the contracts described are door-to-door sales or other sales made away from the seller's usual place of business, retail installment contracts made either in person at a place other than the seller's business or by telemarketing, timeshares, certain loans secured by a residence, business opportunities (purchase or lease of equipment or training in order to start a new business), hearing aids (reasonable cause is required), camping clubs, health clubs, vocational schools, credit repair firms, and telemarketing sales. Also describes how to cancel the contract.

This page explains that negative credit can keep you from getting a job or from getting a promotion or from holding onto the job you already have. It also explains that you are the only one who can give permission to view your credit report.

Can a potential employer review my credit history?

Can my employer or potential employer use my credit report to evaluate whether I can get or keep my job?