While it may be somewhat premature to criticize the government on their
plans to criminalize identity theft, Justice Minister Rob Nicholson’s
recent announcement seems to demonstrate the government’s rather narrow
appreciation for the scope of the problem.  Based on a reading of the
press release provided by the Office of the Minister of Justice the
proposed legislation will seemingly focus solely on the collection,
possession and trafficking of identity information.  While a law
specifically targeting identity theft is long overdue and necessary in
today’s information society, a broader strategy is clearly necessary if
the government wants to show a real concern for the protection of identity
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