As we pass the midpoint of 2005, identity theft and information security issues are reaching critical mass in politics, law enforcement and the media. When corporate officers and attorneys return from their summer vacations, they will find a high-risk environment for any company that has failed to make data security a top priority. Among the recent developments:

• At least 13 states have passed new laws that require businesses to notify customers when personal information is compromised, and at least 22 other states are considering such laws. Several bills are pending in Congress that would impose similar duties on a nationwide basis....

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