33 States, D.C., Allow "Credit Freezes" In I.D. Theft Battle

The Washington Post reports:

• "Thirty-three states and the District of Columbia allow consumers to place a "security freeze" on their credit files, and more states are considering similar legislation."

For more, see States, Uncle Sam Combating Identity Theft.

Go here for Consumers Union's detailed list of state laws related to data privacy (includes links to individual laws and instructions on how consumers can file a credit freeze).

Go here for list of pending legislation on "credit freezes."