Preventing Identity Theft

Welcome to the  Preventing Identity Theft community group.This group addresses the issue of identity theft from several angles including protection of personal information and prevention of use of stolen personal information. Requirements such as the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's Red Flags Rule and related resources are the subject of this group's activities. 

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MetricStream Announces the Latest Release of its Next Generation Risk Management Solution news

The highly flexible and intuitive new version will facilitate proactive risk management by providing real-time risk intelligence, harmonizing risk-control content, and streamlining complex risk processes

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FTC: Fighting Fraud with the Red Flags Rule: A How-to Guide for Business resource Agency Guidances OCEG Reviewed

The “Red Flags” Rule, in effect since January 1, 2008, requires many businesses and organizations to implement a written Identity Theft Prevention Program designed to detect the warning signs – or “red flags” – of identity theft in their day-to-day operations, take steps to prevent the crime, and mitigate the damage it inflicts. By identifying red flags in advanc

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Red Flag Program Clarification Act of 2010, Public Law 111-319 resource National Laws OCEG Reviewed

Amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act with respect to the applicability of identity theft guidelines to creditors.

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