Disclosure of Information Theft: The ChoicePoint Security Breach

Abstract In recent months, the media have reported several major security breaches. Hackers have stolen the personal information of thousands of individuals from leading banks, credit bureaus, and insurance companies. In other cases, computers and disks with highly confidential data have simply vanished at the airport security counter or from vehicles parked in the company lot. Stolen data may include such sensitive information as Social Security and driver's license numbers, financial history, and bank account numbers and balances.