'FDIC to Hold Three Identity Theft Symposia'

FDIC to Hold Three Identity Theft Symposia

FDIC (64.76.34.110) -

FDIC to Hold Three Identity Theft Symposia

Building Confidence in an E-Commerce World

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 19, 2006 Media Contact:

David Barr (202) 898-6992

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced that it will hold a symposium on the importance of continued consumer confidence in e-commerce in San Francisco on June 23, 2006, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The half-day meeting will bring together experts from government and the private sector to discuss ways to combat online identity theft and help find ways to maintain public confidence in e-commerce.

The meeting will run from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Keynote speaker Charlene Zettel, Director, California Department of Consumer Affairs will set the stage for the day's event, Ms. Zettel will provide an overview of the challenges and opportunities businesses and consumers face in e-commerce , and will discuss how California, through legislation and outreach, is meeting those challenges. Panel discussions will include: Ensuring Integrity in Payment Systems, Building Confidence by Managing Risk in E-Commerce and Consumer Rights and Resources in an E-Commerce World. The symposium is free of charge and open to both industry and public participants.

According to Sandra Thompson, Acting Director of the FDIC's Division of Supervision and Consumer Protection, "The speakers will discuss what financial institutions and businesses are doing to ensure the security of online banking or other transactions consumers make and what consumers can do to protect their personal information. It's important that consumers know their rights and where to go for assistance should they need it."

Additional symposiums are planned for Arizona and Florida. The exact locations and more details will be made available at a later date.

For additional information on the meetings, including an agenda for the June 23 symposium, visit the FDIC's Web site at

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Comment #1 FDIC (63.176.159.217) -

DIC to Hold Three Identity Theft Symposia

Building Confidence in an E-Commerce World

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 19, 2006 Media Contact:

David Barr (202) 898-6992

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced that it will hold a symposium on the importance of continued consumer confidence in e-commerce in San Francisco on June 23, 2006 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The half-day meetings will bring together experts from the government and private sector to discuss ways to combat on-line identity theft and help find ways to maintain public confidence in e-commerce.

The meeting will run from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Key note speaker Charlene Zettel, Director, California Department of Consumer Affairs will set the stage for the day's event. The first panel will focus on Ensuring Integrity in Payment Systems while the second panel will address Building Confidence by Managing Risk in E-Commerce. The third panel will address Consumer Rights and Resources in an E-Commerce World. The symposium is free of charge and open to both industry and the public participants.

According to Sandra Thompson, Acting Deputy Director of the FDIC's Division of Supervision and Consumer Protection, "The speakers will discuss what financial institutions and businesses are doing to ensure the security of banking or purchasing transactions consumers make on-line, and also what consumers can do to protect their personal information. It's also important that consumers know their rights and where to go for assistance should they unfortunately encounter a problem."

A second symposium to be held in Phoenix is being planned. The exact location and more details will be made available at a later date.

For additional information on the meetings, including an agenda for the June 23 symposium, visit the FDIC's Web site at www.fdic.gov/news/conferences/index.html.

Comment #2 PATRICK from HOUSTON, TEXAS -

How often do they hold these? Are they really worth your time? I guess so or they wouldn’t have them.

Comment #3 peter (72.51.39.197) -

Hi friends, this is peter,

One of the serious concerns is about identity fraud. In order to protect you i can show identity safety tips which can help you out..!

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