Tracy Kitten writes:
Forty-six states have breach-notification laws on the books, but no law is the same, and enforcement is weak. In 2011, as malicious breaches continue and the sophistication of cyberattacks increases, Foley, co-founder of the non-profit Identity Theft Resource Center, says it’s time for a national breach notification law.
“This would be easier for businesses and provide more information for consumers,” Foley says. “We are pushing for change.”
Read more on GovInfoSecurity and listen to the podcast – especially since she makes the point that paper records breaches are risky.