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| 2022 |
United States Economic Census
The most recent United States Economic Census was conducted, collecting comprehensive business and economic data from approximately 4 million businesses across all U.S. locations and industries.
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| 2018 |
The healthcare systems in Canada and the United States
Final provision of the 2010 US healthcare insurance system reform went into effect, potentially allowing for future empirical evaluation of the changes.
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| 2018 |
The healthcare systems in Canada and the United States
A Fraser Institute survey found that wait times in Canada for medical procedures reached an 'all-time high', highlighting ongoing challenges in the Canadian healthcare system.
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| 2018 |
The healthcare systems in Canada and the United States
Final provision of the 2010 healthcare legislation was set to take effect, potentially allowing for empirical evaluation of its impacts.
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| October 8 2017 |
The Work Number
Brian Krebs reported a major data exposure by The Work Number, revealing salary histories of employees from tens of thousands of U.S. companies to anyone with an individual's Social Security number and date of birth.
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| July 2017 |
The Work Number
Equifax security breach concluded, further compromising personal identification data.
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| May 2017 |
The Work Number
Equifax security breach exposed personal data of approximately half the U.S. population, potentially compromising Social Security numbers and dates of birth.
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| January 2013 |
The Work Number
The Work Number was criticized for selling sensitive personal employment and salary information to third parties, including debt collection companies, without individuals' informed consent. Organizations like Columbia University were among those affected by this data sharing practice.
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| 2010 |
The healthcare systems in Canada and the United States
A Commonwealth survey found significant differences in healthcare wait times between Canada and the United States, including emergency room and specialist appointment waiting periods.
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| March 2010 |
The healthcare systems in Canada and the United States
U.S. Congress passed regulatory reform of the American health insurance system.
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