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2007 Identity Theft Resource Center Breach List

“…the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) has been tracking security breaches for the past three years, looking for patterns, new trends and any information that may help us better protect data and assist companies in their activities…In 2006, there were in excess of 315 publicized breaches affecting nearly 20 million individuals. Based on ITRC’s categorization, the breaches break down as follows: 29% government/military agencies; 28% from educational institutions; 22% from general businesses; 13% from health care facilities / companies; and 8% from banking / credit / financial services entities. In 2005, there were 158 incidents affecting more than 64.8 million people.”

  • 2007 Identity Theft Resource Center Breach List
  • 2007 Identity Theft Resource Center Breach Stats Report
  • “The Identity Theft Resource Center® released an important report [November 19, 2007] discussing the impact of identity theft victimization. This report was not based on a census survey but rather one that invited confirmed victims of identity theft in 2006 to respond to a series of 44 questions. These ranged from the emotional impact this crime has had on their lives and their ability to recover their good name to the financial loss to the business community in goods and services.”

  • Identity Theft: The Aftermath 2006, Conducted by the Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC), With comparisons to The Aftermath 2003, 2004, 2005 Surveys
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