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Congress to Investigate ChoicePoint

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the inquiries-and-enquiries dept.

twzop writes "I just saw a story on the CBS evening news about the previously posted story about ChoicePoint, Inc. in Atlanta, GA getting hacked and US citizens' data being compromised. The story stated that Congress was going to get involved by investigating the scandal and that there was a large class action lawsuit against the private firm."

3 of 259 comments (clear)

  1. Re:damage size? by EnronHaliburton2004 · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    I'm from a private company, and I'm here to help myself without your consent.

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    94% of Repubs and 21% of Dems voted to renew the Patriot Act
  2. Re:Not the first time with Choicepoint by olscratch69 · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    The thing I find odd about this is that no one can find a single person that was denied their right to vote in the election due to the large mistake by ChoicePoint.

  3. Re:It's about Time-Security puncture. by fw_dude · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    One other un-intended consequence is that to get a job, new auto insurance, etc, etc, etc... You would be required by the company offering the credit, auto insurance, loan, etc... to pay all court costs they will incure getting the information on you to validate you and your history. It would probably not be up front, but rather in increased fees and premiums and other costs. Goverment regulation costs you ~40% of everything you make now. You really want to raise this cost to ~70+%. You would have to get three jobs just to eat and feed your family.