$1.$ As of this writing, there have been no fines levied against Equifax. Given that Equifax could legitimately claim that they are a victim here, does a fine appear to be warranted? Why or why not?

$2.$ What other laws do you believe should be passed? Would they have been helpful to prevent this breach?

$3.$ Given that over half of the adult U$.$S$.$ population is vulnerable to identity theft from this breach alone, not to mention the other breaches described in Chapter $7,$ it is likely that your information makes you vulnerable to identity theft. If you live in the United States, what actions have you taken as a result of the breach?

$4.$ Please answer the same question about the usefulness of social security numbers. If they appear not to be useful any longer, what should the government do about this?

$5.$ What are the forces that would lead you to delay disclosing the breach to the public? Which of the issues are defensible? Which are not? Why?

$6.$ Does the poor public relations fallout from the breach likely endanger the long$$term success of Equifax? Why or why not?