Sony will offer a free identity theft protection service called "AllClear ID Plus." The service will be available through Debix, Inc, one of the nations "most reputable identity protection firms." The service will be provided for both PSN and Qriocity account holders in the US. The plan will be a free of charge for 12 months. Sony will begin sending out activation emails in the next few days. This offer is limited however, you must redeem your code by June 18. Keep reading to see a list of details on what the program will provide PSN users.
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Here are some details for the AllClear ID Plus protection plan.
- 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.
A similar plan is currently in the works for other countries but as of now is only available to US residents. An identity theft plan that would cover up to $1 million dollars in damages is a surprising offer. It lets gamers know Sony is serious about protecting their users' data going forward. However, I'm not thrilled about the offer only being available until June 18.
What do you think? Is this identify theft protection plan a good idea?
Source: PlayStation Blog
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demonlord2007
This is too little too late.
Warloc77
that's a really good deal..that type of service is expensive, so if it's free for a year I'll do it and start using PSN cards too..
Thank You Sony
hoof_hearted4
well since its free for the first year, ill do it. cant say ill renew though.... just gunna make sure my info is false and by the PSN cards at the store.
jaredthebear
Finally...its good to see they're doing something concrete to protect their customers' information.
XwingVmanX
How much will the plan be afterwords?
Illinois Broski
Finally, a good response. I don't blame Sony for the attack, but they should have tried to beef up their security with so many credit card numbers on file.
TerminalViper21
Fanboys are to Companys/Products as racists are to humanity... Look at the big picture people. MS could have been the chosen target just as easily and could have been breached just as easily. Each company has thier pros and cons. Sony is making some decisions and moves that really help with customer relations. MS did just the same with RRoD which in no way can be compared to this cyber attack. two totally different things. Both companys reached out to customers with incentives to keep their business. Both organizations due what they can and will continue to improve thier services to their customers. Life goes on. Be thankful for what you have and stop complaining about MS and Sony and who or which one is better.
RickAstin
Good thing I don't live in the US....wait...that's not right...
Gardnerd705
I wouldn't worry about it to much they should just impliment it with every account if they were smart and not make it an option.
xTAINOx
wow that is one heck of a offer but like bob says its for does concerned because i bet most people will use psn cards from now on but still thats a really good step to make people feel safer with adding their info and lol woz im right with ya on that they wont want my identity either hahahahah XD
lucidity
I never received anything like that from MS, oh ya, I don't need it.
I have online play, demo and video downloads, streaming content, and my personal information is safe, all for 17 cents a day.
Wozman23
I don't think I'll bother; I'm not too worried. If anyone stole my identity, they'd probably realize how pathetic it was and give it right back.
bobthebaptist
I suppose this means all people suing Sony for their CC have no chance since they are now offering a service for those who are concerned.
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