Identity Protection News
- State sues Lifelock, alleging deception Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:13AMThe state Office of Consumer Protection has filed an unfair trade practices lawsuit against Lifelock Inc., a national firm that promises to protect its customers from identity theft.
- Orchid Cellmark Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2009 Financial Results Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:00AMPRINCETON, N.J. -- Orchid Cellmark Inc. , a leading international provider of identity DNA testing services, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2009.
- IT & Telecoms Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:31AMA recent study relating to data security breaches in the United States shows that total per-incident costs are substantial. The average total per-incident costs in 2009 were $6.75 million, comprised of an average cost of $204 per customer with a jeopardized record.
- Order Bans Discrimination Against Gays Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:27AMVirginia Gov. Bob McDonnell has issued a directive to state employees saying workplace discrimination, including bias against gays, is prohibited.
- Safeguard Scientifics Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2009 Financial Results Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:00AMWAYNE, Pa.----Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. , a holding company that builds value in growth-stage life sciences and technology companies, today announced that aggregate revenue of its partner companies for the year was $262 million, up 46% from $179 million in 2008, exceeding the company’s 2009 guidance of $223 million to $243 million, as adjusted to reflect the inclusion of two new partner ...
- A unique Scottish performer is challenging prejudice by using here crutches as the central device in a career in ... Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:36AMCLAIRE Cunningham was 14 when she was forced to use crutches for the first time – and she loathed them. Today, they are so much part of her identity she cannot imagine her lif
- 1°C - Mainly clear with plenty of sunshine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:16AMA WOMAN whose medical records were transferred to another surgery without her knowledge today spoke of her anger over the mistake.
- Missouri Settles with "LifeLock" Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:15AM(Jefferson City, MO) -- Missouri settles with an identity theft protection provider over questionable marketing practices.
- COMING UP Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:14AMAWARDS CELEBRATION: The CAO of Erie County and the African American Cultural Center are sponsoring the Eighth Anniversary Harriet Tubman Holiday Celebration Awards from 6 to 9 p. m. today in the Buffalo Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts, 450 Masten Ave. Lifetime Achievement Awardees are: Barbara Sims, Arthur O. Eve Sr. and Bishop William H. Henderson. Also, 17 others will be cited for ...
- Hebert seeking meeting on board consolidation Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:01AMAfter recently proposing legislation to consolidate the Iberia Economic Development Authority, Iberia Parish Airport Authority and the Port of Iberia, state Sen. Troy Hebert an-nounced a future meeting of the minds among the representatives of the aforementioned entities.
- FTC, states settle with ID-theft company Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:55AMBOSTON -- Todd Davis, CEO of LifeLock, advertises his company by putting his Social Security number on a billboard, daring thieves to steal it. But now LifeLock is on the wrong side of the law. Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley joined the U.
- ID fraud alert firm settles with FTC Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:48AMThe Federal Trade Commission announced yesterday that LifeLock, an identity theft protection company, agreed to pay $11 million to settle claims with its customers and $1 million to 35 states, including Hawaii.
- Enhance forests, protect wildlife: Get emergency supplemental grants Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:31AMMONTROSE — Local landowners are encouraged to apply for emergency supplemental grants from the Colorado State Forest Service to reduce the risk of damaging wildfire and enhance the health and productivity of Colorado’s private forest lands.
- Federal agencies to consider geothermal leases near Gunnison Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:29AMGUNNISON - Citizen input is sought for a federal proposal to lease land near Waunita Hot Springs to develop geothermal energy.
- Maid ordered to be sent to protection centre Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:35PMKUALA TERENGGANU: An under-aged Indonesian housemaid, who is accused of stealing several items belonging to her employer on Jan 6, was ordered to be sent to the Protection Centre at the Indonesian Embassy at Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur for a period of between one and three years.
- Telluride defibrillator program saves first life Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:46AMOn Dec. 9, one of Telluride’s ubiquitous red boxes saved the life of 51-year-old Richard Hannah of Albuquerque, N.M.
- Gunnison sage-grouse gets another review Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:31AMThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced last week it would again consider the Gunnison sage-grouse for an endangered species listing, marking yet another review of the bird’s plight in the American West.
- Two are arrested on drug charges Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:50PMTwo people are in custody after officers from six area law enforcement agencies converged on a rural Williston residence Wednesday morning and seized drugs, cash and weapons.
- Jon Venables had his chance Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:44PMThey held his little hand like loving older brothers — and then they killed him. The shocking power of that grainy CCTV image of James Bulger being led out of the shopping centre to his death has not diminished over 17 years.
- Letters to the editor Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:44PMLast Sunday night Canadians from coast to coast simultaneously exploded to their feet in a thunderous, delirious, unabashed celebration of national pride as they witnessed the electrifying, heart-stopping goal by Sidney Crosby of Team Canada.
- James Bulger killer Jon Venables ‘faces sex charge’ Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:15PMONE of the killers of James Bulger is being investigated over a criminal offence that could see him jailed for at least two years.
- Stay on guard to keep personal info safe Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:10PMIdentity thieves steal mostly through two means, according to Michael Stanfield, chief executive of Intersections Inc., a risk-management firm. They take an established address and phone number and in many instances, they can go to the Internet and acquire the matching Social Security number for as little as $50. They then have enough information to get an address changed on your bank account or ...
- Text of the throne speech delieverd Wednesday by Gov. Gen. Michaelle Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:13PMWe are a country whose citizens do not turn back when confronted by obstacles, whatever they are, and never shrink from lending a helping hand to the most disadvantaged, wherever they may be.
- Intercepted asylum-seeker boat Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:07PMA boat of suspected asylum seekers has been spotted by an air force plane north of Australia.
- Asylum-seeker boat intercepted Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:04PMAn airforce plane has spotted a boat of suspected asylum seekers north of Australia.
- RSA: Google, PayPal, Equifax, Others Form Open Identity Exchange Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:03PMThe companies have created a non-profit to manage the process of certifying identity providers.
- Text of the throne speech delieverd Wednesday by Gov. Gen. Michaelle Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:02PMOTTAWA - Following is an unedited text of the speech from the throne delivered by Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean on Wednesday: Honourable Senators,
- Why is Bulger killer Venables back in prison? Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:29PMThere are growing calls tonight for the government to reveal the reason why Jon Venables, one of the two boys who killed toddler James Bulger in Liverpool 17 years ago, has been sent back to prison.
- Police Reports - Delhi Press Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:07PMCraig S. Herbig, born 1985, drug abuse, possession of drug abuse instruments and possession of drug paraphernalia, 7500 River Road, Feb. 16.
- Leaders discuss needs related to military growth Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:20PMJACKSONVILLE — After two years of planning and analysis, the Military Growth Task Force of North Carolina’s Eastern Region hopes to see some of the first fruits of its labor in the next 90 days.
