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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Treasury/FRS/FDIC/FTC: Identity Theft Red Flags and Address Discrepancies Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (2007) resource National Regulations OCEG Reviewed

The OCC, Board, FDIC, OTS, NCUA and FTC (the Agencies) are jointly issuing final rules and guidelines implementing section 114 of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (FACT Act) and final rules implementing section 315 of the FACT Act.

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FTC: Red Flags Rule Web Site resource Agency Web Sites OCEG Reviewed

The Red Flags Rule 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.

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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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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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