1. 1 Information and Systems Security/Compliance Security Day - 2005 The Information and Systems Security/Compliance Program Dave Kovarik

2. 2 Information and Systems Security/Compliance Privacy and Consumer Protection Legislation... Your Tax Dollars at Work

3. 3 Information and Systems Security/Compliance The Problem Identity theft has become the fastest growing crime in the country. According to the Federal Trade Commission, last year alone identity theft and consumer fraud cost Americans nearly $550 million, a $12 million increase from 2003. On average, victims will spend an average of 600 hours and $1500 repairing their credit.

4. 4 Information and Systems Security/Compliance Percentage of Identity Thefts by Victim’s Age

5. 5 Information and Systems Security/Compliance Senate Bill 123  Requires the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to phase in new Conservation ID (CID) numbers to replace Social Security numbers on hunting and fishing licenses as applicants renew  Effective January 01, 2006

6. 6 Information and Systems Security/Compliance House Bill 1058  Allows victims of identity theft to request a freeze on their credit report reporting agency must act on request within 5 days  Prevents the release of the report to any party without their consent.  Effective January 01, 2006

7. 7 Information and Systems Security/Compliance House Bill 1633  The Breach Notification Act  Requires quick notification of consumers in the state if their personal information is compromised due to a breach in security  Effective January 01, 2006

8. 8 Information and Systems Security/Compliance Senate Bill 1799  Requires the Department of Revenue to notify a taxpayer directly if they suspect another person has used their Social Security number to register a business or pay taxes and fees.  The law is effective immediately.

9. 9 Information and Systems Security/Compliance House Bill 2696  Prohibits businesses from denying a person credit or utility services, or from increasing a person’s credit limits based solely on their status as an identity theft victim.  This law is effective immediately.

10. 10 Information and Systems Security/Compliance House Bill 2697  Unauthorized copying and transmitting of any financial transaction devices including credit & debit cards, or other devices used to make a payment, get cash, or make a deposit, a Class A misdemeanor.  This law is effective immediately.

11. 11 Information and Systems Security/Compliance House Bill 2699  Increases the penalties by one felony class for identity theft and aggravated identity theft crimes.  Increases the penalties against those persons who steal the identities of more than three victims.  This law is effective immediately.

12. 12 Information and Systems Security/Compliance Summary

13. 13 Information and Systems Security/Compliance Questions? Answers! Thank you! david-kovarik@northwestern.edu Office: (847) 467-5930