Perhaps I should take solace in the statement from Chase that, "The security of your information is a critical priority to us and we strive to handle it carefully at all times."

Or, perhaps I should reject that statement as ludicrous since it came as a part of an email notifying me that because Chase didn't treat the security of my information as a critical priority, and did not handle that information carefully it is now compromised.

I am picking on Chase, but I am sure the same holds true for the other companies that do business with Epsilon. I don't really need Chase to send me marketing emails. So, I don't have much sympathy for Chase, or respect for its claims to value the security of my personal information, when the stark reality indicates a much more cavalier attitude.