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    Everything you need to know about using Data Breach Watch and protecting yourself

    Creating Your Alert Profile

    Set up personalized breach notifications

    1. Sign Up for Alerts

    Visit our and enter your email address. You'll be able to customize your alert preferences based on your location, industries you care about, and specific companies you use.

    2. Choose Your Preferences

    Select:

    • Your State: Get notified about breaches affecting your location
    • Sectors: Select industries you care about (Healthcare, Financial, Tech, etc.)
    • Companies: List specific companies whose services you use
    • Alert Frequency: Choose immediate, weekly, or monthly notifications

    3. Manage Your Preferences

    Update your preferences anytime by clicking the link in any email we send, or visit the page directly.

    Was I Hacked? Tool

    Check if your email appears in known data breaches worldwide

    Our tool checks your email against the Have I Been Pwned database—the world's largest collection of breached credentials covering billions of accounts.

    What You'll See

    If your email was found in breaches, you'll see a list of incidents with details about what data was exposed, when it happened, and recommended actions.

    Legal Consultation

    If breaches are detected, you'll have the option to speak with a lawyer about your rights and potential remedies.

    🔒 Privacy Note

    Your email is checked securely via encrypted API. We only store a hashed version for rate limiting—your plain-text email is not saved from the breach check.

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