04-27-2010, 01:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Corkey
I've had my DL since I was 16 years old, my SSN has never been in any state my DL #. Proof of ID became harder after 911, for obvious reasons. SSN numbers aren't supposed to be use for anything more than a tracking number for social security and the IRS. This is where our identity rights get muddled. For years now, medical, background checks and other forms now require your SSN. Your SSN is supposed to remain confidential, much like your mothers maiden name at banks and credit unions. Just makes identity theft all the more risky.
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Right. This is why I think VA along with the other states who used to use it changed their practices.
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