Massachusetts Law About Identity Theft
Links to sources of Mass. and Federal law about identity theft.
- Last build:
- Mon, 07 Nov 2005 17:16:03 GMT
- Language:
- Feed URL:
- http://www.lawlib.state.ma.us/rss/identity.xml
RSS FEED IDEMS: Massachusetts Law About Identity Theft
- Authentication in an Internet Banking Environment
Guidance requires increased security for online banks, beginning in 2006. Financial institutions are free to design their own security systems that meet these guidelines.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005 17:15:55 GMT - Putting an End to Account-Hijacking Identity Theft
“The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has estimated that, during 2003, almost ten million Americans discovered they were the victims of identity theft, with a total cost to businesses and consumers of over $50 billion. This study focuses on a subset of identity theft that is of particular concern to financial institutions insured by the FDIC and to the institutions' customers: unauthorized access to and misuse of existing asset accounts primarily through phishing and hacking, hereinafter referred to as ‘account hijacking.’”
Mon, 07 Nov 2005 16:40:16 GMT - Identity Theft, Mass. State Police
Provides basic information in the following areas: What is identity theft?, How significant is the problem?, How is it committed?, How can you avoid becoming a victim? and What should you do if you are a victim?
Thu, 06 Oct 2005 18:10:01 GMT - Facts on FACTA
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse. "The Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act of 2003, Pub. L. 108-159, 111 Stat. 1952., (FACTA) added new sections to the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq., (FCRA) intended primarily to help consumers fight the growing crime of identity theft. Accuracy, privacy, limits on information sharing, and new consumer rights to disclosure are included in FACTA. This is all good news for consumers. However, consumers came out on the losing end when Congress virtually barred states from adopting stronger laws."
Fri, 03 Jun 2005 18:11:06 GMT - Disposal of Consumer Report Information and Records
16 CFR 682.3. Regulations promulgated under FACTA on proper disposal of consumer information.
Fri, 03 Jun 2005 18:10:08 GMT - Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (FACTA)
Pub. L. 108-159, 111 Stat. 1952. Highlights of the law include: 1) requirement that the three major credit reporting agencies provide consumers with a free copy of their own credit report every 12 months, 2) National Fraud Alert System through which consumers who suspect fraud can place an alert on their credit files and 3) requirement that account numbers on credit card receipts be truncated so that those who may have access to the receipts do not have access to consumers' names and full credit card numbers.
Fri, 03 Jun 2005 18:09:19 GMT
