2006-2007 Press Releases

FTC Testifies on Efforts to Combat Identity Theft and Protect Consumer Privacy
The Federal Trade Commission today told the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security that identity theft remains one of the highest priorities for the Commission, and that the agency is playing a lead role in preventing identity theft and helping those who are victimized.
(December 18, 2007)
FTC Releases Survey of Identity Theft in the U.S. Study Shows 8.3 Million Victims in 2005
(November 27, 2007)
FTC To Host Social Security Number Workshop
Agency Will Explore Benefits and Costs of Private Sector SSN Use
(October 3, 2007)
FTC To Host Identity Authentication Workshop
Agency Seeks Development of Tools to Thwart Identity Theft
(February 21, 2007)
Choicepoint Settles Data Security Breach Charges; to Pay $10 Million in Civil Penalties, $5 Million for Consumer Redress
At Least 800 Cases of Identity Theft Arose From Company’s Data Breach
(January 26, 2006)
FTC Releases Top 10 Consumer Fraud Complaint Categories
Identity Theft Again Leads the List
(January 25, 2006)