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Identity Theft: Governments Have Acted to Protect Personally Identifiable Information, but Vulnerabilities Remain (open access)

Identity Theft: Governments Have Acted to Protect Personally Identifiable Information, but Vulnerabilities Remain

Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The loss of personally identifiable information, such as an individual's Social Security number, name, and date of birth can result in serious harm, including identity theft. Identity theft is a serious crime that impacts millions of individuals each year. Identity theft occurs when such information is used without authorization to commit fraud or other crimes. While progress has been made protecting personally identifiable information in the public and private sectors, challenges remain. GAO was asked to testify on how the loss of personally identifiable information contributes to identity theft. This testimony summarizes (1) the problem of identity theft; (2) steps taken at the federal, state, and local level to prevent potential identity theft; and (3) vulnerabilities that remain to protecting personally identifiable information, including in federal information systems. For this testimony, GAO relied primarily on information from prior reports and testimonies that address public and private sector use of personally identifiable information, as well as federal, state, and local efforts to protect the security of such information. GAO and agency inspectors general have made numerous recommendations to agencies to resolve prior significant information control deficiencies and information security …
Date: June 17, 2009
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Kenneth Schuck, June 17, 2009 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Kenneth Schuck, June 17, 2009

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Kenneth Schuck. Schuck joined the Army Corps of Engineers in 1943. He completed Officer Candidate School and was assigned to the Engineer Aviation Training Detachment. He learned how to build roads and airports. Schuck was a platoon commander in the 1902nd Engineer Aviation Battalion. In the spring of 1945 they traveled to Ie Shima and completed work on an airfield. Schuck describes his work and experiences on this island, as well as what he witnessed as the Battle of Okinawa began. After the war was over, they traveled to Japan and built an airfield there. His unit was disbanded and he was assigned to the 808th Engineer Battalion. They completed an airdrome on the west side of Tokyo Bay. He was discharged in 1946.
Date: June 17, 2009
Creator: Schuck, Kenneth
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Indonesia: Domestic Politics, Strategic Dynamics, and American Interests (open access)

Indonesia: Domestic Politics, Strategic Dynamics, and American Interests

This report surveys key aspects of Indonesia's domestic politics and strategic dynamics in addition to provide general background information on Indonesia. It also provides an overview of the bilateral relationship between the United States and Indonesia. The report examines issues of ongoing congressional interest, including Indonesia's role in the struggle against violent Islamist extremists, security assistance, human rights, religious freedom, promotion of democracy and good governance, trade, foreign assistance, and regional geopolitical and strategic interests.
Date: June 17, 2009
Creator: Vaughn, Bruce
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Věstník (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 24, Ed. 1 Wednesday, June 17, 2009 (open access)

Věstník (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 24, Ed. 1 Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Weekly Czech and English language newspaper from Temple, Texas published as the official organ of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas that includes news of interest to members along with advertising.
Date: June 17, 2009
Creator: Zavodny, Melanie
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Kenneth Schuck, June 17, 2009 transcript

Oral History Interview with Kenneth Schuck, June 17, 2009

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Kenneth Schuck. Schuck joined the Army Corps of Engineers in 1943. He completed Officer Candidate School and was assigned to the Engineer Aviation Training Detachment. He learned how to build roads and airports. Schuck was a platoon commander in the 1902nd Engineer Aviation Battalion. In the spring of 1945 they traveled to Ie Shima and completed work on an airfield. Schuck describes his work and experiences on this island, as well as what he witnessed as the Battle of Okinawa began. After the war was over, they traveled to Japan and built an airfield there. His unit was disbanded and he was assigned to the 808th Engineer Battalion. They completed an airdrome on the west side of Tokyo Bay. He was discharged in 1946.
Date: June 17, 2009
Creator: Schuck, Kenneth
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 111, No. 245, Ed. 1 Wednesday, June 17, 2009 (open access)

The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 111, No. 245, Ed. 1 Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Daily newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 17, 2009
Creator: Bush, Michael
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History