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CIOs wary over data security bill
Experts say any attempt by Congress to pass a data security bill would be a disaster. But a standard for the disclosure of data breaches is sorely needed. Article | 11 Jul 2006
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VA not alone in data carelessness, says watchdog group
It isn't just Veterans Affairs that's putting its data at risk. The personal information about Americans isn't safeguarded properly throughout the government, and the consequences could be disastrous, congressional investigators say. News | 25 May 2006
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The customer loyalty costs of data breaches
Breaches of customer data are almost commonplace these days, but they can still mean a big cost and a big blow to customer loyalty. Article | 09 Feb 2006
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FTC promotes ID theft awareness
The government's new quiz aims to highlight the growing problem, but the latest data suggests many consumers still fail to protect their identity. Article | 01 Feb 2006
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ChoicePoint settles FTC charges, pays $15 million
The firm will pay $10 million in civil penalties and $5 million for consumer redress after thieves stole records of more than 163,000 people. Article | 31 Jan 2006
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Data leaks and losses abound
Whether it was a government Web site exposing sensitive data or a bank losing a tape with 90,000 customers' Social Security numbers, this week there were plenty of data security snafus. Article | 17 Jan 2006
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Marriott breach spotlights internal data security
Experts say Marriott's recent data loss shows that internal data security controls may be lagging at many companies. Article | 05 Jan 2006
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Spyware Survey: Do users want Uncle Sam in this fight?
In the final installment of our three-part series, users sound off on whether government should get more aggressive against spyware or get out of the way. Article | 25 Oct 2005
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Spyware Survey: Squashing the pests in your PC
In part 2 of our three-part series, users explain which weapons are best when they want to extract spyware from their network and keep it out. Article | 20 Oct 2005
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Spyware Survey: Coming to terms with the problem
Before you can effectively cleanse machines of unwelcomed files and programs, you must determine what to delete -- if you can find it. Article | 19 Oct 2005