A Theoretical Framework for Combating Identity Theft

Working Paper #12 by WenJie Wang, Yufei Yuan, and Norm Archer, September 2004.

• Identity theft is not new.
• Widening Internet use increased users' exposure to the threat.
• It was causing growing damage to the economy and society.
• Research on combating it was imperative and urgent.
• A theoretical framework identified key stakeholders and their relationships.
• Clarifying stakeholder responsibilities shows how to defend efficiently.
• Further research on particular aspects was urgent.

Keywords: identity theft analysis, theoretical framework, stakeholders and relationships, combating identity theft.