California · Civil Code
CIV §1798.203: (a) In addition to any of the other remedies provided under this title, a person who has learned that their personal identifying information has been used unlawfully, as described in subdivision (a) o
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A person whose personal identifying information was unlawfully used in a business entity filing may submit a disclaimer of proper authority to the Secretary of State, containing specified information and signed under penalty of perjury, for a $30 filing fee.
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