Security groups cautious about data security and file sharing bills

House panel hears concerns that breach notification could weaken states’ privacy laws and forcing peer-to-peer companies to tighten security could stifle innovation.

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Security groups cautious about data security and file sharing bills

Red Flags Rule: It is time to do the right thing.

On April 30, less than a day before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was to begin enforcing the Red Flags Rules, the agency extended the deadline for compliance for the second time, until August 1.

Malware affects computer with access to 15,487 names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth and Social Security numbers

Kapiolani Community College data loss incident circa 2009-05-04

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Malware affects computer with access to 15,487 names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth and Social Security numbers

Court Bars Identity-Theft Law as Tool in Immigration Cases

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the law may not be used against many illegal workers who used false Social Security numbers to get jobs.

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Court Bars Identity-Theft Law as Tool in Immigration Cases