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To: Greg Higgins who wrote (2238)	4/16/1997 3:02:00 AM
From: Jon Tara	of 16892

I have mixed feelings about all the identity information displayed on the new pages. On one hand, I agree that having that stuff displayed is a risk. However, the only risk is from people looking at your screen or in your computer. The information that is displayed there is ALREADY sent over the Internet - it's just hidden from you. I actually use the account number that is displayed there. If I have to call Datek on the phone, more often than not the handiest place where I can find my account number is on the screen. I can't imagine someone forgetting their user ID after they've already logged-in, though. So, I'd vote for removing it, if only because I can't see a need for it. Removing unneeded stuff is good for both security and efficiency. The only reason I can see for leaving it would be if someone is trading in multiple accounts (IRA and non-IRA, for example, or perhaps managing someone else's account) and it might help sort out the accounts. Naaawwww, your name is already there, and I presume IRA accouants are marked as such. Toss it. And get rid of the logo, too - at least now I'm not the only one wanting to get rid of the logo!

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