April 25, 2007

ID Theft Task Force Report Full of Problems

A federal task force Monday urged the Bush administration to back certain policy proposals to help combat identity theft, but critics say the recommendations will do little to curb the loss or needless collection of sensitive consumer data. Consumer groups were unimpressed with the group's suggestions, which also called for a broader sharing of victim data among state and local identity theft investigators, and amending existing criminal statutes to allow stricter punishment for identity thieves.

ID Task Force Ideas Receive Cool Reception, Washington Post, April 23, 2007.