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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."

7 of 259 comments (clear)

  1. "Private" firm by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny
    I do not think that word means what you think it means ...

    Choicepoint is a public company

  2. Interesting choice by hshana · · Score: 2, Funny

    I didn't know anybody watched cbs anymore...

  3. Re:And that is just the beginning of the nightmare by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    The Washington Post has an article(reg required)...

    I'm going to register as "Beth Plowman"

  4. Re:Dear Choicepoint... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Dear MRS. CHENG (SSN 254-26-2366),

    Thank you for your recent letter to ChoicePoint. For almost a century ChoicePoint has been a trusted source and leading provider of decision-making intelligence that helps reduce fraud and mitigate risk. We value each and every message we receive, including yours.

    We are constantly updating and refining the information in our secure databases. Due to our secure proprietary technology, we are unable to carry out your request at our time.

    We hope you enjoy being a ChoicePoint customer, and we look forward to meeting your risk-management needs in the future.

    Please feel free to contact us if you have additional questions!

    ChoicePoint Reduces Risk(R)!

  5. Re:Close Enough For Government Work by chl · · Score: 2, Funny
    ...how this one company could be so lucky for so long with the same people.

    Several possibilities come to mind:

    • Honest, hard work, American Dream(tm) etcblabla
    • They are just smarter than anyone else, you sore loser!
    • CHOSEN by GOD to be SUCCESSFUL evermore!
    (Yes, I am bored)

    chl

  6. Re:It's about Time by gstoddart · · Score: 2, Funny
    and have had them tell me flat out that THEIR data is correct and I must be dreaming about my husband & house...

    You wouldn't be the first girl to be told that. :-P
    --
    Lost at C:>. Found at C.
  7. Whew! by cove209 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Now that Congress is looking into it, I can sleep better at night!