Identity Thief

This article talks about how people can become victims of identity thief. There was a study done proving how easily identities can be stolen and how identities are chosen to be stolen. Many consumer watchdogs are trying to push Congress to enact laws against indenity theif and making the punishment much harsher. Do you think that banks and businesses can do anything to help push the laws through Congress and do you think the laws will help cut down the amount of identities that are stolen every year?