Genealogy Company Will Delete Personal Info Online

One of the nation's largest online genealogy companies decided to remove from its Web site personal information about people born in California -- but only for people who ask. The company, RootsWeb.com, took the action after it was thrown into the spotlight by California lawmakers who demonstrated how easy it is to use the Web site to glean critical information, such as date of birth and mother's maiden name, that can serve as building blocks for identity theft.