Comments on: Coalition launches ID theft center

A group of corporations, universities and law enforcement agencies looks to counter identity theft.

[mveronica]

Better safe than sorry....

FINALLY! The Government is taking some action, however, whether the creation of the CIMIP will be effective remains to be seen. I personally believe that today's research efforts are the underdog of yesterday's hackers and cybercriminals; they always seem to be one step ahead.

Offline, the shredder seems to suit my needs just fine...but online? I like to stay updated on the latest security software like Taceo instead of waiting for the CIMIP to discover tactics used by cybercriminals last month. I'd rather prevent than react...

[itango]

We do not need more "research" at taxpayer expense

What we need is:
(1) uniform legislation so that if a business or government agency compromises its customers' data (including responsibility for the actions of employees)such agency will bear the full amount of any costs and damages its customers have suffered;
(2)

[itango]

We do not need more "research" at taxpayer expense

What we need is:
(1) uniform legislation so that if a business or government agency compromises its customers' data (including responsibility for the actions of employees)such agency will bear the full amount of any costs and damages its customers have suffered;
(2)