It may seem a bit scary just how much information the government collects on its citizens. Birth records, death records, driver records, registration records, land ownership records, gun ownership records, licensing records, address records, phone records. All that information serves a purpose — it makes us accountable to our society for the things [...]

John Doe’s identity got stolen. In his name the thief piles up huge amounts of credits. Then comes the bill. Shocked, John Doe calls the creditor asking for an explanation. Creditor politely complies. John Doe explains the improbability of such transactions. Creditor redirects John Doe to the company’s legal department. Credit Company sues John Doe. [...]