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Governer Patterson Unveils Legislation to Strengthen New York State's Identity Theft Laws

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Governor David A. Paterson today announced that he has introduced legislation that would strengthen New York State.s identity theft laws by protecting individuals from the misuse of their personal information. In recent years, identity theft has prompted frequent legislative action, but significant gaps remain in New York State.s identity theft laws.

"The consequences of identity theft can be devastating and far-reaching," said Governor Paterson. "This legislation recognizes the new risks facing consumers today and puts a number of critical safeguards in place to help the people of New York State protect their credit and their good names."

Governor Paterson noted that victims of identity theft face an arduous task in repairing their financial records, credit rating, and wellbeing. They require assistance and intervention to address their particular needs and navigate various public and private systems. This legislation was created to specifically help address this problem in numerous ways.

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