Privacy
Scenario 1: A man stole Carroll Oberst’s Social Security number and other personal data off the Internet, opened bank and credit card accounts in Oberst’s name, and ran up $35,000 in bills. With the easy availability of Social Security numbers and maiden names, the likelihood of this happening to more people is increasing. What laws exist to protect individuals from this?
Scenario 2: For years, Bronti Kelly, 34, could not figure out why no one would hire him. An erroneous report, mislabeling him a shoplifter and uncorrected by the May Co., had continually been made available on the Internet to potential employers. Because of its failure to correct the misinformation, the May Co. was ordered in January 1998 to pay more than ...
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