Use the Library and other resources for information about state legislature related to identity theft with implementation in 2010 and 2011. Answer each of the following questions.
* Massachusetts law on identity theft is planned to go into effect on January 1, 2010. What other states have similar laws regarding identify theft and data protection intended for 2010 or 2011?
* What steps should organizations that sell in Massachusetts take in order to be compliant with this change?
* Is a national identity theft law being considered? Or is this problem only being addressed with legislation at the state level?
* Why is identify theft such a large crime?