The right of people not to reveal information about themselves
Name migration
Once you're in a database, your name can easily migrate to other databases
Résumé rustling & online snooping
When you post your résumé on an internet job board, it may be poached by other job boards to build up their own databases
Government prying & spying
The government has been looking through commercial and government data on all air travelers without their knowledge or permission to give every flyer a security-risk ranking, as part of its war on terrorism
National ID card
Driver's licenses have transformed into a primary identification document, with some states using digital fingerprinting and facial-recognition security systems
Identity theft
A crime in which thieves hijack your name and identity and use your good credit rating to get cash or buy things
How identity theft starts
1. Wallet or purse theft
2. Mail theft
3. Mining the trash
4. Telephone solicitation
5. Insider access to databases
6. Outsider access to databases
What to do once identity theft happens
1. Contact credit card companies, financial institutions, DMV, and other compromised organizations
2. Call utility companies
3. Call local police and insurance company
4. File complaint with Federal Trade Commission
How to prevent identity theft
Check credit card billing statements
Treat credit cards, important papers, passwords, and checks with respect
Watch out for "shoulder surfers" when using phones and ATMs
Don't bother signing up for ID-theft protection programs
