Identity Theft Services Inefficient at Addressing Data Breach Risks, Watchdog Says

NextGov: The Government Accountability Office is doubling down on its recommendation that Congress reconsider the identity theft insurance it requires federal agencies to offer after data breaches.

In 2017, the office recommended Congress should let agencies determine the right amount of identity theft insurance coverage. GAO renewed the recommendation this week after new findings further suggest that identity theft services do not effectively alleviate all data breach risks that victims face.

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