February 26, 2005 – MichaelZimmer.org

Is Momentum Building Against Database Aggregation of Personal Data?

Posted by Michael Zimmeron February 26, 2005in Internet, Privacy

Rob Hyndman reacts to the increasing number of reports of identity thefts and personal data disclosures by speculating whether Americans are now ready to do something about it:There has been an increasing number of media stories lately on this topic,…

Bank Loses Tapes of Records of 1.2 Million Customers

Posted by Michael Zimmeron February 26, 2005in Privacy

The New York Times reports that Bank of America has lost computer backup tapes containing personal information about 1.2 million federal employees with Visa charge cards issued by the bank.