There's been some discussion of late regarding the disclosure of data on "living" individuals through our databases. This is a quote from another list regarding "private" information: ******************************************************* I think it's important to say that *some* kinds of information make identity theft a concern; others should not. I have done a fair amount of research through the FTC and FBI to try and nail down what *actually* puts someone at risk for identity theft (or, more commonly, identity forgery). Names and ages alone do NOT. Neither does ones mother's maiden name, regardless of all the handwringing about it that goes on in the genealogy community. The reason in these cases is that the information is too readily available from lawfully public sources. (Soapbox alert ON: According to an FTC lawyer as early as 1999, any organization that uses a mother's maiden name for identification is "incompetent to the point of negligence". Although some banks still do use maiden names, almost all of them require additional identification before access is given to an account. If your bank is one of the very few Neanderthal institutions that still gives account access based solely on a mother's maiden name, especially if that can be done over the phone, SWITCH BANKS. Seriously! :Soapbox alert OFF) * The poster went on to say* BTW, here are some kinds of information that MIGHT put one at risk in the wrong hands: current street address and telephone number; current club and association memberships; and, of course Social Security, bank account, credit card, or driver's license numbers. The really likely causes of ID theft are along these lines: have your snail mail stolen; lose your wallet or purse; go to the doctor; or, become deceased. There are NO reported cases of genealogical information being used for ID theft. ********************************************************