>Yes, as far as I can tell it's the same number. But many security
>experts have suggested that different numbers would be vastly
>preferable. The alternative is to have two cards and use one for each
>function (I rarely use an ATM to draw cash from a credit card, for
>example, preferring to use a debit card on a bank account.)
Appologies for going slightly 'off-topic'.
As i suspected. Whilst I applaud the industry attempting to reduce fraudulent
use of cards, I believe that this is a half hearted attempt.
We've heard a great deal about biometric data being added to passports recently.
As i understand it, the technology is sophisticated enough to be used comercially.
Whilst I have concerns about supplying this kind of data to any organisation,
I'm surprised it is not being introduced rather than a PIN system which,
in its current form, is open to abuse.
I conceed that the use of the chip will make 'skimming' more difficult but
given time, the criminal element who carry out such fraud will produce new
equipment to facilitate this.
Are people being advised to ensure no-one is looking as they enter their
pin number? Are retailers being advised not to site CCTV in such a way that
staff can record numerous pin numbers?
Regards,
Carl
>-- Original Message --
>Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2004 12:24:16 +0100
>Reply-To: Roland Perry <[log in to unmask]>
>From: Roland Perry <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: [data-protection] Stuart Rose (M&S)
>To: [log in to unmask]
>
>
>In message <[log in to unmask]>, Carl
>Johnson <[log in to unmask]> writes
>>Having read very little on Chip and Pin (but used it in Oz) i have to
ask
>>- is the pin number to be used in transactions the same as the one used
>>in cash machines? If so, what is to stop someone looking over a customers
>>shoulder, mugging them and using it straight away?
>
>Yes, as far as I can tell it's the same number. But many security
>experts have suggested that different numbers would be vastly
>preferable. The alternative is to have two cards and use one for each
>function (I rarely use an ATM to draw cash from a credit card, for
>example, preferring to use a debit card on a bank account.)
>
>--
>Roland Perry
>
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