Entries from June 2007

June 29, 2007

The Role of Data in Identity Proofing

I read an interesting commentary on Wired.com by Bruce Schneier about data reuse. He had some very valid points that coincide nicely with one of the key points we emphasize in our value at IDology – promoting the responsible use of data. After reading this article, I realized I haven’t blogged on this [...]

June 21, 2007

Identity Theft: A “Monster”ous Crime

Identity theft is no laughing matter but I couldn’t help but chuckle today when I heard the latest news about Herman Munster’s identity being stolen. If you remember The Munsters, you’ll know that it was a TV show about the family life of a typical suburban family who happened to be monsters but didn’t realize [...]

June 5, 2007

Media Spotlights’ On Identity

A few posts back I mentioned our partner Identity Rehab…well they’ve changed their name and are now called ID Watchdog.  Check out today’s story in USA Today by Byron Acohido and Jon Swartz which features a scary case of identity theft and just how complicated it can be when your data is compromised and your [...]