11.   The vice president also has backed separate measures that would protect private medical records, prosecute so-called cyberstalking, and enforce financial privacy.

12.   While California has taken the lead on aspects of ID theft law, other financial privacy legislation has been stalled in Sacramento.

13.   You have a right to financial privacy, but only if you claim it.

14.   Minnesota, New York, California and Washington state are pushing for their own financial privacy laws that would be stronger than the new federal one.

15.   Jersey fears it might concede competitive advantage to Switzerland, which maintains high levels of financial privacy despite international pressure, the FT said.