Child ID Theft Forum Tweets from @FTCgov

July 12, 2011

8:50am

We’re hosting a forum with DOJ today on child id theft. Watch live: http://go.usa.gov/ZoM

#childIDT

8:55am

A copy of the agenda for today’s #childIDT forum is available here: http://go.usa.gov/Zer

9:00am

David Vladeck, FTC’s Director of Bureau of Consumer Protection, welcomes attendees to the 

#childIDT forum. 

9:01am

Vladeck said children are our future, "but for some children – too many – their future has been 

stolen as a result of id theft.” #childIDT

9:02am

Vladeck highlights several scenarios of #childIDT noting that id theft may go undetected for 

years & it’s difficult to undo years of damage. 

9:03am

Forum will look at those entrusted w/ children’s data to see if they can do a better job 

protecting it & what to do if #childIDT happens.

9:04am

Commission has variety of consumer ed materials to help deter, detect & defend against id 

theft: http://www.ftc.gov/idtheft #childIDT

9:05am

Not all tools used 2 protect adults, such as credit freezes, apply 2 #childIDT. Need 2 enlarge our 

tool kit 2 better protect kids. - Vladeck

9:06am

David Vladeck introduces DOJ’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Mary Lou Leary, Principal

Deputy Assistant Attorney General. #childIDT

9:07am

We’re really only starting to see the impact and prevalence of #childIDT. – Leary

9:09am

Leary: Attorney Gen is particularly concerned about crimes targeting kids. Victims can’t speak 

or stand up for themselves. #childIDT
9:10am

OJP plays central role in improving response to these crimes including training others to detect 

& respond to id theft. #childIDT

9:11am

By brainstorming together, we’ll find workable solutions to #childIDT that are grounded in 

research & in effective practices. – Leary

9:12am

The agenda for today’s #childIDT forum is available here: http://go.usa.gov/Zer

9:15am

Panel 1 begins. Will focus on instances of #childIDT to understand how crime occurs, scope, 

impact & implications for those involved.

9:42am

If you have questions for panelists at the child id theft forum, tweet #childIDT or email: 

childidtheft@ftc.gov

10:00am

Panel 2 explores unique challenges of ID theft among foster children – more vulnerable b/c 

personal info more accessible by many. #childIDT

11:15am

Back to #childIDT after short break. Panel 3 will cover challenges facing children who have had 

their identities stolen by family members.

12:15pm

We will resume the #childIDT forum at 1:45 ET. Agenda here: http://t.co/aEGLeWt

1:45pm

Panel 4 is about Securing Children’s Data in the Educational System – includes Family 

Educational Rights & Privacy Act. #childIDT

3:00pm

The final panelists today will discuss existing and potential solutions to #childIDT. 

3:15pm

Reminder: if you want to submit questions to the panelists, you can either tweet them using 

#childIDT or email: childidtheft@ftc.gov.

4:00pm
http://t.co/lobhUcZ provides practical tips to help you protect your personal info online, 

provides tips for parents & much more. #childIDT

5:00pm

Thanks to everyone for participating in #childIDT. Video of the forum will be available soon and 

posted here: http://go.usa.gov/ZoM