A pilfered coin can be reclaimed, but a compromised identity cannot be restored
In today’s digital economy, the metaphor of a stolen coin versus a leaked identity captures a fundamental truth about the nature of loss in the information age. A coin, whether physical or virtual, can be tracked, recovered, and, in many cases, replaced. An identity, once exposed, is far more elusive; the damage spreads, copies proliferate, and the original owner can never truly regain the pristi…
Sept. 16, 2026, 1 p.m.