The Electronic Privacy Information Center has asked state attorneys general to investigate Microsoft Corp.’s Passport identity service, saying it exposes consumers to fraud, spam and identity theft.
Microsoft Corp. denies the allegations.
Passport allows customers to simplify Internet transactions by allowing consumers to store passwords, credit card numbers and other personal identification.
Redmond, WA-based Microsoft claims to have created 200 million Passport accounts, mostly through Hotmail, its free e-mail service, according to published reports.
In a letter sent Tuesday to 50 attorneys general, EPIC wrote: “Although Microsoft has continually expanded its partnership with online retailers and services, it has done little to improve the protection of consumers’ personal information
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