Reply #4: This kind of crap is unacceptable. [View All]

This kind of thing is happening with greater frequency. It seems that those that are entrusted with our personal information are increasingly cavalier about safeguarding it. I would advocate for legislation that strengthens the rights of those whose information is lost, to prosecute regardless of whether they suffer direct economic loss from the loss of information. The act of "losing" data should be regarded as a breach of contract and a crime of negligence.

It is clear that personal information must be regarded as an economic commodity, something to buy, sell and barter. Any time a professional organization "loses" huge amounts of personal information, a thorough investigation by local and federal law enforcement agencies should be triggered. The organization should be fined, and restitution should be made.

We are transitioning into an information age and information is as viable an economic vehicle as oil, alcohol, weapons and food. Personal information should be regarded as such in courts of law. Legislation for protecting and safeguarding our personal information should be established and should extend far beyond copyrights.