Re: Last 4 digits of SSN and birthdate

[Sarah Stevens <sarah () STEVENS-TECHNOLOGIES COM>]

Elizabeth,

If you are going to print this much information on the cards, you may
as well print the entire SSN.  This information is enough to gather
the information to know what the entire SSN of the individual is.

Sarah Stevens
Stevens Technologies, Inc.



> A representative of University Advancement contacted me and wanted
to
> know if printing a person's birthday (MM/DD/YYYY) and the last 4
digits
> of the person's SSN on pledge cards was acceptable.  The reason for
> "needing" this info is it allows staff to search the alumni database
> much faster.  Other info printed on the card: first name, middle
> initial, last name, phone number, and address.
>
> I can not find any sources prohibiting their request, but I am not
> comfortable with displaying this info. I am concerned with the
> precedence this  may set with other departments.  Any suggestions or
> links to info would be appreciated.
>
> Elizabeth Shannon
> Pittsburg State University - Kansas

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