Shredding 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…
Read MoreSecure Your Shredding
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…
Read MoreJunk mail finds its way into the garden
Junk mail finds its way into the garden GLORIA VIORGE 6/15/2005 – Identity theft is very scary. How dare those thieves steal our personal information and use it for personal gain? I worry about it like everyone else; I, too, have submitted personal info via credit card and in buying a home. Though our home…
Read MorePersonal information there for the taking in Jackson County garbage bin
Personal information there for the taking in Jackson County garbage bin Nicole Sack (The Southern) 6/15/2005 – MURPHYSBORO – Amanda Riegger stared down at the thick file. “You got that out of his dumpster?” she asked as she looked at the printed name of the man she had recently filed an order of protection against.…
Read MoreFACTA A point solution in a broad space
FACTA Â A point solution in a broad space Scott Bradner, Network World, 6/13/2005 – On June 1, Part 682 of Title 16 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations went into effect. These rules concern the disposal of consumer report information and records.They eloquently demonstrate the inability of lawmakers to craft general solutions to general…
Read MoreA shred of privacy
A shred of privacy Caroline E Mayer (Washington Post) 6/12/2005 – FTC requires consumer info be destroyed BY CHRISTOPHER BOYCE Staff Writer A rule that took effect June 1 will enforce privacy protection action that many companies and individuals have long been taking upon themselves. Enacted by the Federal Trade Commission, the new rule requires…
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