InterGovWorld.com community blogs

U.S. lawmakers try to restrict usage of Social Security numbers

The possibility that U.S. lawmakers might restrict the widespread use of Social Security numbers in commerce because of consumer privacy issues is prompting concern in the financial services industry.

Full story

Readers write back:

August 6, 2007Ted Jarvi of Tempe, Ariz., writes: We ought to start by getting the VA to quit using SSN’s as VA claim numbers. That’s got to be one of the biggest changes that could possibly be made.

More reader feedback

Related content:

U.S. agency CIOs: IT security remains top concern

U.S. agencies scramble to meet security deadline

PC with sensitive data missing from subcontractor

New data security bill introduced

Data theft could prompt US federal privacy law

Would you recommend this article?

Share

Thanks for taking the time to let us know what you think of this article!
We'd love to hear your opinion about this or any other story you read in our publication.


Jim Love, Chief Content Officer, IT World Canada

Featured Download

Featured Articles

Cybersecurity in 2024: Priorities and challenges for Canadian organizations 

By Derek Manky As predictions for 2024 point to the continued expansion...

Survey shows generative AI is a top priority for Canadian corporate leaders.

Leaders are devoting significant budget to generative AI for 2024 Canadian corporate...

Related Tech News

Tech Jobs

Our experienced team of journalists and bloggers bring you engaging in-depth interviews, videos and content targeted to IT professionals and line-of-business executives.

Tech Companies Hiring Right Now