Since the PlayStation Network breach, much information has come to light regarding the handling of customers private information, such as credit card information being distributed across the internet, and it would be fair to say that the company’s public image has taken a significant beating.
Today Sony has announced that it will be partnering with Debix to offer 12 months of identity theft protection free of charge. Debix’s “AllClear ID” protection will be made available to PSN and Qriocity account holders in the US, with Sony “working to make similar programs available in other countries/territories where applicable.”
Sony has said that they will start “sending out activation emails for this program over the next few days”. Users will then have until June 18th to sign-up and redeem their code. Customers “will need to sign up through AllClearID, not on Sony’s websites, details including step by step instructions will be included in the email sent to PSN and Qriocity users.”
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- Cyber monitoring and surveillance of the Internet to detect exposure of an AllClear ID Plus customer’s personal information, including monitoring of criminal web sites and data recovered by law enforcement. If his/her personal information is found, the customer will be alerted by phone and/or email and will be provided advice and support regarding protective steps to take. The customer will also receive monthly identity status reports. Debix works with an alliance of cyber-crime experts from the government, academia and industry to provide these services.
- Priority access to licensed private investigators and identity restoration specialists. If an AllClear ID Plus customer receives an alert, or otherwise suspects that he/she may be the victim of identity theft, the customer can speak directly, on a priority basis, with an on-staff licensed private investigator, who will conduct a comprehensive inquiry. In the case of an identity theft, the customer can work with an identity restoration specialist to contact creditors and others, and take necessary steps to restore the customer’s identity.
- A $1 million identity theft insurance policy per user to provide additional protection in the event that an AllClear ID Plus customer becomes a victim of identity theft. This insurance would provide financial relief of up to $1 million for covered identity restoration costs, legal defense expenses, and lost wages that occur within 12 months after the stolen identity event.