Victoria's Secret Fined for Security Leak

Posted by ryuzaki0 on Tuesday October 21, 2003 @10:56AM from the untouchables dept.

An anonymous reader submits: "The state of New York has fined Victoria's Secret for failing tomaintain secure access to customer purchase records. Last year, a customer noticed that it was possible to look up online purchase records by manipulating their website. However, this was not consistent with the company's posted privacy policy. After getting brushed by VS's Customer Service, the guy contacted the media. NY State AG Eliot Spitzer took action under 1930s laws regarding deceptive business practices. VS settled to pay a $50 000 fine, notification of affected customers, fixing the site, and all without admitting violation of law."

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Re:Why the hell is it by ChaoticLimbs · 2003-10-21 14:10 · Score: 2, Insightful

There is no circumstance in US law where you would be required to admit guilt. You may be fined, imprisoned, or executed, but you will never be required to admit guilt, or to confess guilt to anyone verbally or in writing. Sometimes individuals or corporations admit guilt as part of a settlement or plea bargain, but it is never forced upon anyone. So, you DO have equal protection (in this instance). YMMV