The video is available here.

It looks like Indiana has been taking some proactive steps in the fight against identity crime, including stiffer penalties for violations (including child identity theft and businesses who don’t properly dispose of sensitive information).

It’s good that they’re trying to make it easier to block access to credit if your identity is stolen, but don’t be misled: identity theft still a major hassle to go through.

They also don’t mention anything about whether or not the system would help in cases of medical or other types of identity theft. Since it’s mostly dealing with credit, I’m guessing not. Still, these new laws are a giant step in the right direction.