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Identity Theft Task Force Formed by Executive Order

Posted on May 14, 2006 by Tom Fragala

From the Whitehouse.gov Fact Sheet:

May 10, 2006 – Today, President Bush Signed An Executive Order Creating The Nation's First Ever "Identity Theft Task Force." This task force will marshal the resources of the Federal government to crack down on the criminals who traffic in stolen identities and protect American families from this devastating crime.

The President's Identity Theft Task Force Reinforces And Intensifies The Administration's Commitment To Deal With Identity Theft. This task force, chaired by the Attorney General and the FTC Chair, strengthens our efforts to protect the financial information of our citizens.

The Identity Theft Task Force Enhances Cooperation Of Federal, State, And Local Authorities. The Task Force will help law enforcement officials investigate and prosecute identity thieves, it will help educate consumers and businesses on ways they can protect themselves, and it will increase the safeguards on personal data held by the Federal government.