AP reports that lawmakers in New York state have passed a law designed to help parents prevent their children from becoming the victims of identity theft. The bill, which requires credit agencies to put a credit record freeze on the account of a minor at parent’s or guardian’s request, heads to the governor’s desk. Read more on…
Category: Breaches
Forget privacy: We should be glad that advertisers can see all our data
Perfect. The CEO of a company, Epsilon, that had one of the biggest data breaches in U.S. history, writes an Op-Ed on how we should be glad – glad, he tells us – that advertisers can see all our data. Uh huh. Sure, Bryan.
Alleged revenge porn site operator heads to trial
Associated Press reports: A San Diego judge has determined prosecutors have enough evidence against the alleged operator of a revenge porn site for him to face trial on conspiracy, identity theft and extortion charges. A spokesman for California Attorney General Kamala Harris says Kevin Christopher Bollaert appeared before San Diego County Superior Court Judge David…
Tulsa church sued for publishing baptism news
Sometimes even routine announcements in local news such as births and baptisms can cause problems. Associated Press reports: A former Muslim who converted to Christianity is suing a Tulsa church, alleging that its leaders endangered his life by publishing his baptism announcement online. Identified as John Doe in court records, the man is a native…