Re: Last 4 digits of SSN and birthdate

[Matthew Dalton <Matthew.Dalton () ROCHESTER EDU>]

Elizabeth,

I would highly recommend against that.  Those two pieces of information are used by many companies to help verify 
information, specifically for the reason that it's easy to remember, but isn't often written down.  Putting it on the 
pledge cards gives extremely valuable information to anyone who happens to run across it.

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On Wed, 26 Oct 2005, Elizabeth Shannon wrote:

> 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