An Overview of International Cyber-Security Awareness Raising and Educational Initiatives (2011)

Campaign Name:

Deter, Detect, Defend: Avoid ID Theft

Organisation:

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Main URL:

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/

Dates:

Not Applicable

Costs:

Not Applicable

Topics covered:

Consumers

– About Identity Theft / – Deter ID Theft / – Detect ID Theft / – Defend against ID Theft / – Filing a complaint with the FTC / – Resolving Specific Identity Theft Issues / – Tools for victims /

Businesses

– Assisting Victims / – Dealing with Data Breach / – Safeguarding information / – Business Publications / – Resources

Law Enforcement

- Investigations / – Helping Victims / – Publications / – Laws

Military

– ID Theft for Military / – Active Duty Alerts / – Tools for Victims

Media

– Press Release Archives / – How to write about ID Theft

Reference Desk

– National Data / – State Data / – Reports and Testimony / – Laws / – FTC Rule Making

Target Audience:

– Consumers

– Businesses

– Law Enforcement

Methodology:

– Online Literature

– Complaint Process

– Videos

– Online quizzes

Evaluation:

Not found

Additional Information:

This organization is a campaign sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission. The site offers visitors informational fact sheets on identity theft, videos on how to retain privacy, a procedure to follow if one is a victim of identity theft, and quizzes that allow people to evaluate their own knowledge about identity theft. The site’s primary aspiration is to help people deter, detect, and defend themselves against identity theft.

Sources:

1. ‘Welcome to the FTC’s ID Theft Website’ <http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/> (accessed 5 June 2010).