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Identity Theft Legislation
In the 2007 legislative session, states continue to strengthen laws to protect consumers from identity theft. From increasing penalties to expanding the definition of identity theft and law enforcement role in investigating cases, states enacted several bills to help fight identity theft. States went further to assist identity theft victims after the victimization, by enacting laws that prohibit discrimination against an identity theft victim, allow expungement of the records related to the underlying theft and created Identity Theft Passport programs to help victims in clearing their name and financial records.
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Consumer Report Security Freezes
A consumer report security freezes limits a consumer reporting agency from releasing a credit report or any information from the report without authorization from the consumer. If a person suspects that he or she has been victimized by identity theft, a consumer report security freeze can help the person track whether an identity thief is using the person’s information to set up bogus accounts. Since 2001, 40 states have enacted laws that allow security freezes.
Security Breach Notification
Information on state legislation requiring that companies and/or state agencies disclose to consumers security breaches involving personal information can found here.
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