Identity Fraud Way Up During the Pandemic
Identity thieves are thriving during the pandemic according to new figures released by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Identity fraud was way up during the pandemic, in fact, reports of identity theft more than doubled from 2019 to 2020. Government pandemic relief programs were among the hardest hit targets. Identity theft fraud aimed at government […]
The SHIELD Act Aims to Improve Data Security In New York
Every state in the U.S., including New York, has some type of consumer data security and breach notification statute. However, many lawmakers and consumer advocates believe New York’s current law doesn’t go far enough. The Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (SHIELD Act), originally proposed by former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman […]
