Kroll Fraud Solutions Blog – A Dialogue on Data Security

Young adults often make poor choices when it comes to social networking; so, many people argue that the younger generation simply doesn’t care about their own privacy. However, a recent survey refutes that argument – entitled How Different are Young Adults from Older Adults When it Comes to Information Privacy Attitudes and Policies?, it reveals little evidence that young adults’ attitudes toward privacy are fundamentally different from those of older adults. What the data did show, however, was that a higher proportion of 18-24 year olds believe (incorrectly) that information privacy laws protect their data both online and offline than do other age groups.

Welcome! I am Brian Lapidus, the COO of Kroll’s Fraud Solutions practice group, and it is my pleasure today to launch the Kroll Fraud Solutions Blog: A Dialogue on Data Security, a destination designed to share information; generate thought-provoking content; and stimulate conversations related to data security and identity theft related issues. While I have the honor of kicking off this effort, several expert contributors will lend their thoughts on a regular basis — including many of Kroll’s Certified Fraud Examiners, our Licensed Investigators… and you.