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Re: Last 4 digits of SSN and birthdate
From: Tim Howard <Timothy_G_Howard () RAYTHEON COM>
Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:07:25 -0400
this is clearly a case of "know it when you see it" as it appears to be a straightforward issue of too much information about a person that could support an identity thief. I for one would not want my SSN last 4 and birthdate together with the other information. As far as legal prohibitions, take a look at the Privacy Act, which deals with government organizations and personal information. If you are a state university, you may need to follow the PA anyway. Good luck! Raytheon Tim Howard Information Security Manager Raytheon Information Solutions 301.943.4732 cell; timothy_g_howard () raytheon com Elizabeth Shannon <eshannon () PITTSTATE EDU> 10/26/2005 01:49 PM Please respond to The EDUCAUSE Security Discussion Group Listserv <SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU> To SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU cc Subject [SECURITY] Last 4 digits of SSN and birthdate 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
Current thread:
- Last 4 digits of SSN and birthdate Elizabeth Shannon (Oct 26)
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- Re: Last 4 digits of SSN and birthdate Matthew Dalton (Oct 26)
- Re: Last 4 digits of SSN and birthdate Tim Howard (Oct 26)
- Re: Last 4 digits of SSN and birthdate Valdis Kletnieks (Oct 26)
- Re: Last 4 digits of SSN and birthdate Dewitt Latimer (Oct 26)
- Re: Last 4 digits of SSN and birthdate Sarah Stevens (Oct 26)
- Re: Last 4 digits of SSN and birthdate Rebecca Ramos (Oct 26)
- Re: Last 4 digits of SSN and birthdate Kevin Shalla (Oct 26)
- Re: Last 4 digits of SSN and birthdate Brian Reilly (Oct 26)
- Re: Last 4 digits of SSN and birthdate Mark T. Nardone (Oct 27)
- Re: Last 4 digits of SSN and birthdate Dan Updegrove (Oct 28)