This is what ticks me off about (lack of) privacy:

They compile my data without my consent. They cannot safeguard it. Data breaches are commonplace now. The problem with this one is that they have all the info to commit identity theft. It's info which will not change. They could even hold onto it until the buzz dies down and free credit monitoring is over and then wreak havoc. Everyone seems to use it (or try to) as a unique identifier. I make as big a fuss as I can when asked, but for a lot of things it's impossible not to provide this info. I even have to provide it for professional licenses.

I hope there are severe consequences to Equifax and any other organization that is hacked. Credit freezes and unlocks should be free. They basically have our info held hostage.