Coalition Forming to Crack Down on Online Identity Theft; ITAA to Act as Secretariat for Group.Business Editors ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 2, 2003 A group of leading financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. , information technology and electronic commerce companies and organizations today said they are working together to form an industry coalition to fight online identity theft. "Last June, ITAA (Information Technology Association of America, Arlington, VA, www.itaa.org) Formerly the Association of Data Processing Service Organizations (ADAPSO). A membership organization founded in 1960 that defines performance standards, improves management methods and monitors government called for a group focused on the many facets of online fraud today. I am proud to announce that several leading organizations have agreed to work together to build such a group, to stop criminals from interfering with online commerce and services, and to ensure a safe and secure online environment," said Harris N. Miller, Information Technology Association of America See ITAA. (ITAA) President. ITAA has been asked to serve as Secretariat Secretariat, 1970–89, thoroughbred race horse. Trained by Lucien Laurin and ridden by Ron Turcotte, Secretariat won the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes to capture the Triple Crown in 1973. Secretariat (foaled 1970) U.S. for the coalition. Miller said the emerging Coalition on Online Identity Theft will work to address four primary areas: -- Expand public education campaigns against online identity theft to protect consumers; -- Help promote technology and self-help approaches for preventing and dealing with online identity theft; -- Document and share non-personal information about emerging online fraudulent activity to stay ahead of criminals and new forms of online fraud; -- Work with government to cultivate cul·ti·vate tr.v. cul·ti·vat·ed, cul·ti·vat·ing, cul·ti·vates 1. a. To improve and prepare (land), as by plowing or fertilizing, for raising crops; till. b. an environment that protects consumers and businesses, and ensures effective enforcement and criminal penalties against cyber (1) From "cybernetics," it is a prefix attached to everyday words to add a computer, electronic or online connotation. The term is similar to "virtual," but the latter is used more frequently. See virtual. thieves. The Coalition is reaching out to other companies and organizations interested in seeking educational, legal and technical solutions to protect consumers and companies from online fraud and safeguard the future of e-business. Miller added that, to be effective, such a coalition must also coordinate its efforts with the Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Justice and other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies A law enforcement agency (LEA) is a term used to describe any agency which enforces the law. This may be a local or state police, federal agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). . Founding coalition members include: Amazon.com, Business Software Alliance, eBay, Information Technology Association of America, McAfee Security, Microsoft, RSA Security RSA, The Security Division of EMC Corporation, is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, and maintains offices in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Singapore, India, and Japan. RSA organizes the annual RSA conference. Inc., TechNet, Verisign, Visa U.S.A., WholeSecurity, Inc., and Zone Labs, Inc. "Most identity theft comes from offline sources, such as personal information and documents thrown away by the trusting consumer in their usual trash disposal. While a small percentage of the problems come from online sources, recent email frauds have involved notifying a consumer about a fictitious Based upon a fabrication or pretense. A fictitious name is an assumed name that differs from an individual's actual name. A fictitious action is a lawsuit brought not for the adjudication of an actual controversy between the parties but merely for the purpose of account problem and asking the individual to supply a user-id and password, social security number, credit card information or other sensitive data. Scam artists then use the information to operate phony auctions, purchase merchandise under an assumed name, apply for loans, or conduct other illegal activity. Ultimately, the solution is a shared responsibility among industry, government and consumers to advance education and awareness, stronger penalties, cooperation within industry and law enforcement, and work together to prevent the spread of this problem into e-commerce," Miller said. |
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