Government Documents, Laws, Testimonies or Reports; Elimination of Social Security Numbers as Primary Identifiers; and Identity Theft

The President's Identity Theft Task Force

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Title:The President's Identity Theft Task Force (ID: CSD4677)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2006)
Type:Government Documents, Laws, Testimonies or Reports
Abstract:

On May 10, President Bush signed an Executive Order creating the nation's first ever Identity Theft Task Force. The goals of the Task Force are to develop a strategic plan to better prevent identity theft, coordinate prosecution, and ensure recovery for victims. The Task Force is chaired by U.S. Attorney General Alberto R.Gonzales and Federal Trade Commission Chairman Deborah Platt Majoras. This site includes a Summary of Interim Recommendations.

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Governments Could Do More to Reduce Display in Public Records and on Identity Cards

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Title:Governments Could Do More to Reduce Display in Public Records and on Identity Cards (ID: CSD3555)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2004)
Type:Government Documents, Laws, Testimonies or Reports
Abstract:This recent report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office is concerned about the over-use of Social Security Numbers (SSNs) and the potential for their misuse as part of the growing problem of Identity Theft.
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