Congress may nullify strong state privacy laws

September 10, 2003 - Privacy News

The House will vote this week on HR 2622, a bill that would nullify most of the stronger privacy laws that states have enacted over the last several years. This includes laws that give needed help to identity theft victims, such as the ability to freeze credit reports.

Banks and insurers have been lobbying for HR 2622 since they want the continued ability to share personal and financial information.

More information is available at <http://moneycentral.msn.com/content/Banking/P60562.asp>.

Last updated September 10, 2003