Identity theft: theft, loss and giveaways
Stephen J. Hinde · Computer Fraud & Security · 2005
Massive ID thefts and misplacement of sensitive data have taken place, recently. This article delves into some of the prominent cases including the Choicepoint fraud, Seisint and the Bank of America backup tape losses. Nowadays too many people have access to information on the identities of others. Consumers are powerless to this. This feature concludes with a vendor who is touting wares, claiming to give consumers some power back over their identities.