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

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Yes, you can collect social security numbers from participants in New Mexico, but there are certain requirements that must be followed.

Requirements for collecting social security numbers in New Mexico

  1. A business shall not make the entirety of a social security number available to the general public, intentionally communicate a social security number to the general public, or print a social security number on a receipt issued for the purchase of products or services, including a receipt for the purchase of services from the state or its political subdivisions [1.1].
  2. A business shall not require the use of a social security number over the internet without a secure connection or encryption security, or to access an internet account unless a password or unique personal identification number or other personal authentication device is also required to access the account [1.1].
  3. A business shall not print a social security number on materials mailed to a consumer unless authorized or required by federal or state law [1.1].
  4. A business shall not transmit material that associates a social security number with an account number for a bank, savings and loan association or credit union, unless both numbers are required as part of an application or enrollment process or to establish, amend or terminate an account, contract or policy or to confirm the accuracy of the social security, bank, savings and loan association or credit union account number [1.1].
  5. A business shall not refuse to transact business because of a refusal to provide the social security number for use of that number in a manner prohibited by Paragraphs (1) through (4) of this subsection [1.1].
  6. The social security number is required for every individual who receives food stamp benefits. Providing the social security number of a household member is voluntary. However, failure to provide the social security number shall result in the denial of food stamp benefits to the household member [2.1].
  7. The infant is not required to have a social security number as a condition of eligibility [3.1].
  8. No business shall require a consumer’s social security number as a condition for the consumer to lease or purchase products, goods or services from the business, except as provided by state or federal law or as part of an application for credit or in connection with annuity or insurance transactions. A company acquiring or using social security numbers of consumers shall adopt internal policies that limit access to the social security numbers to those employees authorized to have access to that information to perform their duties and hold employees responsible if the social security numbers are released to unauthorized persons. Nothing in this section prohibits a business from acquiring or using a consumer’s social security number if the consumer consents to the acquisition or use [1.2].
  9. QI1 applicants or re-determining recipients must furnish their social security numbers (SSN). QI1 eligibility shall be denied or terminated for applicants or re-determining recipients who fail to furnish social security numbers [5.2].

Issuing Agency

The New Mexico Human Services Department is the issuing agency for the documents cited in this response [4.1][2.2][5.1][4.2].

Therefore, you can collect social security numbers from participants in New Mexico, but you must follow the requirements outlined in the documents cited above.

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Jurisdiction

New Mexico