I just got emailed an article by the IEEE that says Carnegie Mellon Professor Latanya Sweeney will announce next week that she has written software that can collect all the identity information a thief would ever need directly from the Internet. From the article: With her software, Sweeney can gather the key data with just a little Web surfing. She starts with a filter that searches for documents likely to be risumis and then extracts the key data values—name, social security number, address, and date of birth. Risumis are found in a two-part process: first, a program Sweeney wrote last year finds long lists of names. Then a specialized Google search filter looks for risumis associated with those names that contain Social Security numbers. I have no doubts that this information is out there, but who puts their social security number on a resume? Or their date of birth for that matter? Granted the article says that Sweeney often has to find alternate sources and then quotes a GAO report that says the information is widely available, but still. Snarky comments aside, I guess the bigger picture is that companies aren’t the only ones who do stupid things with personal data. Related content brandpost Sponsored by Rocket Software Why data virtualization is critical for business success Data is your most valuable resource—but only if you can access it fast enough to address present challenges. Data virtualization is the key. By Milan Shetti, CEO of Rocket Software Nov 28, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by Rocket Software The hybrid approach: Get the best of both mainframe and cloud Cloud computing and modernization often go hand in hand, but that doesn’t mean the mainframe should be left behind. A hybrid approach offers the most value, enabling businesses to get the best of both worlds. By Milan Shetti, CEO Rocket Software Nov 28, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by Rimini Street Dear Oracle Cloud…I need my own space Access results from a recent Rimini Street survey about why enterprises are rethinking their Oracle relationship and cloud strategy. By Tanya O'Hara Nov 28, 2023 5 mins Cloud Computing brandpost Sponsored by Rimini Street How to evolve IT systems into innovation engines Today’s IT leaders are more than eager to modernize with best-fit cloud solutions that drive innovation and rapid business impact, but they need to do so with ROI-based solutions. By Tanya O'Hara Nov 28, 2023 4 mins IT Leadership Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe