2006-09-04 13:35:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It is legal to ask, but it is illegal to require that you give it. There is no law requiring banks, employers etc. to obtain a ssn from anyone. Banks are required to ask for it and will make a big issue about how it's required, but they are lying. It is not required. The SSN was never meant to be used as an ID number. My card (I'm 49) says on it "not to be used for ID purposes". As with all constitutional protections, that eventually and very quietly disappeared.
2006-09-04 15:23:35 · answer #1 · answered by Paladin 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it's the company you work for, or if you are applying for a job, then you have to give them your social security account number (SSAN.)
If you're applying for a loan, or for an insurance policy, then they also want your SSAN in order to run a credit check on you. You don't have to give them your SSAN, but you may not get the loan or the insurance policy you want without it.
Be very cautious about giving your SSAN to just anyone who asks for it. Once they have your number, unscrupulous people can take over your life and really make it difficult to get it back!
2006-09-04 20:51:26 · answer #2 · answered by JetDoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The onlt time you need to give it out is to an employer or filling out Government forms.
2006-09-04 20:41:13 · answer #3 · answered by Fleur de Lis 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, as long as there is a valid reason, such as a background, credit, or employment check. Ask why they need it.
2006-09-04 20:41:36 · answer #4 · answered by Jill&Justin 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, but you need to be careful who you give it to.
2006-09-04 22:39:49 · answer #5 · answered by stan l 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋