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FTC Announces Settlement of Case Against James B. Nutter

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Dissent

From the FTC: … Using its authority under these laws, the testimony noted, the Commission has brought 26 law enforcement actions since 2001 against companies that allegedly failed to maintain reasonable procedures to protect consumers’ personal information, including a case the agency has just settled against James B. Nutter & Company. The company is based…

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Security groups cautious about data security and file sharing bills

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Dissent

Gautham Nagesh of Nextgov reports on testimony to Congress concerning two bills in the current session: H.R.2221 (Data Accountability and Trust Act) and H.R. 1319 (Informed P2P User Act). Some of the concerns raised about H.R. 2221: According to David Sohn, senior policy counsel for the Center for Democracy and Technology, most states have already…

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OR: Sensitive Docs Found In Recycle Bin

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Dissent

KPTV reports that residents of the Spencer House Apartment Complex found hundreds of private documents unshredded in a recycling bin last week. The documents reportedly included Social Security numbers, addresses, phone numbers, immigration numbers and names, bank statements and rental applications. Tualatin Valley Housing Partners said the company is investigating how the documents ended up…

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Bits ‘n Pieces

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Dissent

In the justice system: Nakeshia Brown, a former patient care assistant at Memorial Hermann Hospital,  is facing charges of identity theft and bank fraud for allegedly stealing patients’ info to use to open credit cards.  More.  In 2003, the hospital was also involved in data breach involving a dishonest employee who stole patient information and…

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NC: Thief Snatches Computer With Personal Info From Charity

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Dissent

WSOCTV reports that a burglar who broke into East Burke Christian Ministries stole a computer containing personal information and Social Security numbers of more than 1,000 people who sought help from the ministry.

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Medical groups oppose federal identity theft policy

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Dissent

Nancy L. Perkins of Orthpedics Today reports: Health care professionals are potentially at risk of federal sanctions if they had not implement a written program to prevent identity theft by August 1. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), health care providers who regularly bill patients for services after they are rendered are “creditors” within…

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