In the aftermath of the Target security breach that may have affected more than 40 million credit and debit cards, some credit union league leaders are calling for legislative solutions.

The Target breach should prompt the public and lawmakers to engage in a dialogue about the antiquated magnetic strip card technology, said Diane Dykstra, president/CEO of the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues in Ontario, Calif.

California and Nevada credit unions have been inundated by thousands of calls from members concerned about their credit information in the wake of the Target incident, the league said.

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