Commentary on Security Breaches Resulting from Offshoring of Customer Data
Risky Business? How Multinationals’ Outsourcing Involving Customer Data Can Lead to Identity Theft and Other Fraud, by Anita Ramasastry.
Category «ID Theft»
Laptops and Lack of Encryption Are Weak Links in Data Breaches
In the wake of the steady stream of news (the latest at this time is here) about stolen laptops and data breaches impacting state and federal government agencies and personnel, as well as corporations large and small, this AP article raises an important question: “…Why is so much private data allowed to be on laptops …
Most Large North American Organizations Subjected to Security Breaches
Press release: “CA today announced a new security survey of 642 large North American organizations which shows that more than 84% experienced a security incident over the past 12 months and that the number of breaches continues to rise. According to the findings, security breaches have increased 17% since 2003. As a result, 54% of …
Profile of an Identity Thief
New York Times: Identity Thief Finds Easy Money Hard to Resist
Chronology of Data Breaches Reported Since the ChoicePoint Incident
From the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, A Chronology of Data Breaches Reported Since the ChoicePoint Incident, updated June 30, 2006. Breaches reported in June 2006 include the Nebraska Treasurer’s Office and the Minnesota Dept. of Revenue.
Thrift Savings Plan To Discontinue Use of Social Security Numbers For Accounts
Federal Times: “In a few months, the 3.6 million participants in the Thrift Savings Plan will begin using account numbers instead of Social Security numbers to access their retirement accounts. TSP administrators are switching to randomly generated account numbers to enhance security and protect participants’ Social Security numbers from being stolen, said Mark Hagerty, director …
Center for Identity Management and Information Protection
“Utica College’s Center for Identity Management and Information Protection is a research collaborative dedicated to furthering a national research agenda on identity management, information sharing, and data protection. Founded in June 2006, its ultimate goal is to impact policy, regulation, and legislation, working toward a more secure homeland.”
CDT Issues Spyware Enforcement Report
Press release: “CDT’s report charts the important cases against spyware distributors and identifies the statutes applied, June 26, 2006.” A Report by the Center on Democracy and Technology: Spyware Enforcement (16 pages, PDF)
Security Issues For Portable Devices Increase With Data Theft Reports
WSJ free feature: Laptop Lockdown – Companies Start Holding Employees Responsible for Security Of Portable Devices They Use for Work Postings on ID theft and cybercime
Data Security Act of 2006
Press release: “Sen. Bob Bennett (R-Utah) and Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE), members of the Senate Banking Committee, today introduced legislation to help protect individuals and businesses from the rampant crimes of identity theft and account fraud…The new bill requires that all entities such as financial institutions, universities, retailers and federal agencies safeguard sensitive information, …
FTC and Navy Notifiy Individuals of ID Theft
FTC press release: “The Commission today announced it is notifying approximately 110 individuals that two FTC laptop computers, one of which contained some of their personally identifiable information, were stolen from a locked vehicle. The FTC has no reason to believe the information on the laptops, as opposed to the laptops themselves, was the target …
Dept. of Agriculture Latest Victim of Data Breach
AP reported that a hacker obtained personal data on over 25,000 Agriculture Department employees. USDA Notifies Headquarters Employees Of Possible Personal Information Breach – Provides Free Credit Monitoring Services Related postings on ID Theft and cybercrime.
