Identity Theft Law in Washington Makes Progress
As the Seattle PI reports, the proposed Washington State law on identity theft protection is one signature away from being passed.
The proposed law (Senate Bill 5826) would allow anyone (not just victims of identity theft) to obtain a credit security freeze. It would also give consumers access to their credit in an emergency.
Senator Jean Berkey, who originally authored the legislation in 2005, says that "Identity theft is a different kind of attack, and we can’t assume that law enforcement will protect us. We all need to take responsibility for our self-defense, and a credit freeze helps shield us from identity theft."
The bill has passed through both the House and Senate and is now awaiting a final signature from the Governor.
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