3: Identity, Privacy, & Big Data Definitions

identity

you and your individuality; your actions, behaviour, beliefs, values; internal and external properties; can change over time depending on the roles you are playing and how they change

identity theft

when the information that identifies you as a unique individual has been stolen, this stolen info can be used to commit further crimes (including identity fraud)

identity fraud

using or assuming an identity that is not your own

credit card fraud

using someone else’s credit card/number to make fraudulent purchases

employment or tax related fraud

using someone else’s social security number and other personal information to gain employment or file an income tax return

phone or utilities fraud

using another person’s personal information to open a cell phone or utility account

bank fraud

using someone else’s personal information to take over an existing financial account or to open a new account in someone else’s name

loan or lease fraud

using someone else’s personal information to obtain a loan or lease

government documents or benefits fraud

using someone else’s personal information to obtain government benefits

replay scripts

record the entire session from the moment you’re on a webpage to the moment you leave; anything you do (e.g., filling forms, mouse movements) are being recorded

cookie

string of text that helps a website identify each visitor to their site

cookie theft

hackers steal your cookie and can log into the website over unencrypted wifi networks

reactively

monitoring/acting after the crime has been committed

proactively

detecting and preventing crimes