identity theft laws

• It's not always about the money: why the state identity theft laws fail to adequately address criminal record identity theft.

I. INTRODUCTION In October of 1995, Joshua Sours received a letter from Kohl's department store stating that "he owed money to the store in restitut...

• Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology
• Vol. 94 Nbr. 1, September 2003

• House Panel Votes to Gut Existing State Identity Theft Laws; 'Worst Data Security Bill Ever' Puts Consumers at Greater Risk, Say Groups

WASHINGTON, March 16 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The House Financial Services Committee voted today to repeal strict state notification and credit freeze laws that have helped to protect consumers from identity theft and financial fraud. These laws provide essential protections that allow consumers to prevent identity thieves from opening credit accounts in their names and require companies to inform consumers when their personal data -- such as their Social Security and credit card numbers -- have become compromised. It is ironic that after a year in which over 55 million Americans' identities were put at risk through preventable data breaches, the House Financial Services Committee would repeal state laws that have protected consumers from identity theft," said Susanna Montezemolo, policy an...

• U.S. Newswire
• March 16, 2006

• Department of Justice Proposes Update to Identity Theft Laws

To: POLITICAL EDITORS Contact: U.S. Department of Justice, +1-202-514-2007, TDD: +1- 202-514-1888

• U.S. Newswire
• July 19, 2007

• Aarp Members Back Identity Theft Laws

A survey of AARP members in West Virginia shows that a majority of them want laws requiring companies to notify clients of security breaches on their personal information. Under existing law, businesses do not have to contact clients if they lose or compromise any of their personal data.

• Charleston Daily Mail
• February 05, 2008

• New State Laws Seek to Halt Identity Theft ; Similar Federal Legislation Could Work Against Industry, Consumers

Multiple states enacted laws Sunday designed to help prevent identity theft after major security breaches compromised personal data for millions of consumers in 2005, including last week's incident at Marriott Vacation Club International. New and existing state laws require timely notification of information breaches to affected customers, and related legislation allows consumers to freeze their credit reports as a means of identity-theft prevention and protection.

• The Washington Times
• January 04, 2006

• Strengthened Identity Theft Protection Laws Will Help Consumers

To: TECHNOLOGY EDITORS Contact: Kristin Legere, +1-518-447-6723, or Bill Ferris, +1-518- 447-6712, both of AARP New York State

• U.S. Newswire
• June 26, 2008

• New Year Brings New State Laws; Taxes, Paparazzi, Identity Theft, Human Trafficking All Subject of New Laws

The new year will dawn with an array of state laws taking effect across the country, offering a snapshot of issues that matter to Americans - from identity theft and sex offenders to dangers on the road. Perennial challenges such as taxes and health care crop up among the new measures, as do steps to improve elections and enforce ethical behavior among politicians. Newer issues are being raised, too, including an Illinois law that targets human trafficking.

• Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque)
• December 31, 2005

• Identity Theft

...State Identity Theft Laws. ALABAMA: The Consumer Identity Protection Act mak...

• Gale Encyclopedia of Everyday Law
• Consumer Issues

• N.Y. State Government Briefs: May 22, 2008

Paterson hopes to strengthen ID theft laws Gov. David A. Paterson announced Wednesday that he has introduced legislation that would strengthen New York State's identity theft laws by protecting individuals from the misuse o their personal information, according to a release from the state. In recent years, identity theft has prompted frequent legislative action, but significant gaps remain in New York State's identity theft laws.

• Daily Record (Rochester, NY)
• June 13, 2008

• New '04 Laws Target Drivers, Identity Theft

The new year has arrived, so stop hogging the left lane on Illinois interstates. Don't try to sell a used mattress as new in Tennessee. And be extra careful not to call in a false fire alarm in Delaware. Jan. 1 means new laws take effect in many states. Some are additions to the criminal code, while others are more about "do" than "do not." Poor senior citizens in Pennsylvania now have expanded drug benefits, for example.

• The Columbian
• January 04, 2004