Few Americans have ever heard of the 35=10 rule, but it It could be a lesson in what Indian executives have learned from observing American officials and corporate execs.

Many people think the most dangerous thing about public record Web sites is the risk of identity theft. The fact is, government Web sites can cost you  much more than your identity. They can cost you your life or the life of someone you love.

Maybe you’ve never heard of B.J. Ostergren, but she knows a lot about you. She has your driver’s license number, your signature, credit card and bank numbers and she has your Social Security number. Likely as not, she has the goods on your elected officials as well. She gathered it all from government websites...

The following is an abridged version of an article currently running in the  Allegations of Official Misconduct section of News For Public Officials.