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Commentary for aug 30

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Well, disgruntled in Peoria has crawled out from under his rock and sent us the following. Australian 'pseudo-ID card' database racked by identity fraud claims 19 sacked, 92 resigned. by outlaw.com, repub in the register out of uk.

Australia's citizen database was routinely searched for personal reasons by government agency employees, some of whom have been sacked. Police are now investigating allegations of identity fraud resulting from the security breaches. There were 790 security breaches at government agency Centrelink involving 600 staff. Staff were found to have inappropriately accessed databases containing citizens' information.

The databases are used to administer social security, pension and unemployment benefits. Prime Minister John Howard is said to be considering a proposal which would use this database for a new national identity card which is under consideration.

. At least one of the cases is believed to involve allegations of the establishment of fake identities to be used to receive payments.

The investigation took two years and involved the use of sophisticated spying equipment..

"Customer records should only be accessed for business reasons and we do not tolerate staff surfing the details of family and friends or peeking at records of neighbours," said Centrelink chief executive Jeff Whalan. "As a result we revamped our techniques to assist us to keep improper conduct in check, and we are committed to maintaining that process."

Australian government minister Joe Hockey, who is responsible for the smart card project, told Channel Seven news there that the privacy breaches will not derail the plan, which will continue to be implemented.

So why do I read you this article? Its happening in aus. But it couldn’t happen here. Why? Because those govt workers who are misusing info are Australian. We are Americans. We don’t do such; things, now do we?

That’s it for todays commentary. I got too busy preparing for burning man to write more. Next week, if I return, will be the annual, semi famous, semi notorious, post burning man show. If you attended burning man, call in with your stories. If you have questions, next wed is the time to ask em. If you don’t know what burning man is, get a life.

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