Identity Resolution Daily Links 2007-06-18
[Daily Post from Infoglide Software] Will the US and EU get together on data-mining for airline security?
While Teufel’s remarks don’t necessarily go as far as some privacy advocates would like, it does seem that DHS is interested in finding a balance that keeps passengers safe and protects their personal data.
InfoWorld: Homeland Security to detail IT attacks
“In a hearing labeled ‘Hacking the Homeland: Investigating Cyber-security Vulnerabilities at the Department of Homeland Security,’ officials including DHS chief information officer Scott Charbo and Gregory Wilshusen […] are scheduled to detail their findings in response to requests from Congress to test the agency’s IT security defenses.”
Sequence Inc. Forensic Accounting - FRAUDfiles: Credit industry fighting against piggybacking
“Lenders say that piggybacking is fraud, which is why it shouldn’t be allowed. They say it’s gaming the system to the benefit of someone with poor credit. It is true that those with higher credit scores are generally offered more favorable lending terms. So to the extent that the piggybacking allows someone to enhance a credit score, the person may not really be entitled to those favorable lending terms.”
Keeping the World Safe: The inside threat
“American Surveyor just published an article titled Surveying Equipment Theft. The author, Bryan Baker, discusses theft by outsiders, but he points out that: “It is a sad fact that some equipment is stolen by company employees.” That’s not just true for surveyors. It’s true for you, too. Here are four reasons why untrustworthy employees are especially potent theft risks.”
BBC NEWS: A journey into personal privacy
“Privacy campaigners are convinced that big companies, from Google to Tesco, know too much about us - and are not careful enough with our data. We asked a young Londoner to find out what three big organisations knew about him.”
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