Identity theft rules mean getting rid of information
Identity theft rules mean getting rid of information Cincinatti Enquirer 7/22/2005 – What do a hammer, a paper shredder and a $250,000 truck that can pulverize paper and metal have in common? They are just a few of the ways the Federal Trade Commission will allow businesses to comply with its new rules for disposing…
Read MoreID fraudsters turn household rubbish into gold
ID fraudsters turn household rubbish into gold Trevor McDonald 7/13/2005 – ITV’s Tonight Show presented by Trevor McDonald highlighted the issue of consumers leaving personal information in their bins, therefore putting them at risk from ID fraud. However, recent research from MyEquifax.co.uk, the instant online credit information provider, reveals that there could be a conflict…
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Shredding Laws by Kevin J. Shay 7/8/2005 – The federal government’s efforts to crack down on identity theft have bolstered an already-burgeoning industry: document shredders. The Federal Trade Commission’s Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003, which took effect last month, requires companies to destroy consumer report documents such as credit reports, insurance claims…
Read MoreIDs stolen from junk computers
IDs stolen from junk computers John Millar, Special to the Free Press (London Fr 6/30/2005 – There’s an illicit market for personal information and many people are feeding it by failing to remove their identities from decommissioned computers. Website www.iaaca.com, says a June 22 International Herald Tribune story, ran an ad for available “dump” information.…
Read MoreShredding and pulverizing records to prevent ID theft
Shredding and pulverizing records to prevent ID theft By Tim Pennington Enquirer contributor 6/30/2005 – What do a hammer, a paper shredder and a $250,000 truck that can pulverize paper and metal have in common? They are just a few of the ways the Federal Trade Commission will allow businesses to comply with its new…
Read MoreNew York City Shredding – Caution after pair of scares
New York City Shredding – Caution after pair of scares RANDI F. MARSHALL AND HENRY GILGOFF 6/26/2005 – Chuck Schalk received a call two years ago from American Express profusely thanking him for becoming a cardholder. Just one problem: Schalk never applied for an American Express credit card. With more digging, the Oceanside resident found…
Read MoreIdentity Theft – Tales from two who were targeted
Identity Theft – Tales from two who were targeted RANDI F. MARSHALL AND HENRY GILGOFF (Newsday) 6/26/2005 – Several years ago, a man walked into a Chicago car dealership wanting to buy an expensive car. He said his name was Aaron Meyer and produced Social Security numbers, credit card information and other details to prove…
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Secure Your Shredding By Ben Rothke (PC Magazine) 6/21/2005 – For years, companies have been routinely shredding physical documents to ensure that confidential and sensitive information doesn’t fall into the hands of competitors. This practice is partly due to the ease at which Dumpster diving can be carried out. Indeed, companies believed they were doing…
Read MoreLaw demands companies step up data shredding
Law demands companies step up data shredding Alana Roberts / Staff Writer (In business Las Vega 6/19/2005 – A new law that dictates that employers must destroy individuals’ personal consumer information has some local companies putting new policies in place and others turning to shredding services to comply. Meanwhile, others say they’ve always been careful…
Read MoreSmall firms must now protect sensitive information
Small firms must now protect sensitive information Rhonda Abrams (USA Today) 6/17/2005 – If you don’t already have a shredder, get one. As of June 1, you’re now required to shred many documents you’ve routinely tossed in the trash — or you may be violating federal law. Really! A new federal regulation — the Federal…
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