According to pbs.org, “Therefore, anyone who steals any name or number that may be used to identify a specific individual is committing a federal crime and may be forced to pay damages. While the CFAA covers certain aspects of identity theft, the ITADA addresses restitution and relief for the victims”. A person with your personal information is capable of threatening your reputation and financial situation. Identity thieves cause much stress and financial strain. Identity thieves are also hard to incriminate because of the extensive work it takes to track them down. While most jurisdictions are up to the state government, cyber crime such as identity theft is rarely limited to a precise
According to pbs.org, “Therefore, anyone who steals any name or number that may be used to identify a specific individual is committing a federal crime and may be forced to pay damages. While the CFAA covers certain aspects of identity theft, the ITADA addresses restitution and relief for the victims”. A person with your personal information is capable of threatening your reputation and financial situation. Identity thieves cause much stress and financial strain. Identity thieves are also hard to incriminate because of the extensive work it takes to track them down. While most jurisdictions are up to the state government, cyber crime such as identity theft is rarely limited to a precise