Can I collect social security numbers from participants in Illinois? What are the requirements?

Based on the documents provided, there are restrictions on collecting social security numbers in Illinois.

Requirements for collecting social security numbers in Illinois

According to the Social Security Number Protection Task Force Act ^[2.4], certain State officers and agencies require individuals to disclose their social security numbers for various reasons, thus creating the potential for the theft of those individuals’ identities if their social security numbers are further disclosed without authorization. Therefore, the State should take all necessary steps to ensure that the procedures used by its officers and agencies do not facilitate the theft of individuals’ identities through the unauthorized disclosure of those individuals’ social security numbers.

The Act defines “Identity-protection policy” as any policy created to protect social security numbers from unauthorized disclosure ^[3.1].

Can you collect social security numbers from participants in Illinois?

According to the Illinois Secretary of State, documents required to be submitted with an application for an identification card to prove the applicant’s identity (name and date of birth), social security number, written signature, residency, and, as applicable, proof of lawful status shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed except to certain persons ^[4.1].

However, it is unclear whether you can collect social security numbers from participants in Illinois. Therefore, it is recommended that you consult with an attorney or an identity-protection policy expert to determine the specific requirements for collecting social security numbers in Illinois.

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Source(s):

• [2.4] 20 ILCS 4040/1
• [3.1] 5 ILCS 179/5
• [4.1] 15 ILCS 335/11

Jurisdiction

Illinois

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