Data theft disclosures have caught the attention of Congress and are spurring consumer protection bills. Data brokers ChoicePoint, LexisNexis, DSW and leading universities have been exposed to identity theft. California’s SB 1386 requires organizations that keep databases containing sensitive information on individuals to notify them if their data is exposed. The legislation introduced by Sens. Schumer and Nelson includes notification provisions and strict regulations for data merchants to secure sensitive information. It also creates a new Office of Identity Theft at the Federal Trade Commission to help victims of identity theft.”]
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