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Can I collect social security numbers from participants in Oklahoma? What are the requirements?
Based on the documents provided, the use of Social Security numbers is generally prohibited by state agencies, boards, commissions, or other units or subdivisions of state government in Oklahoma, except as required by law or specifically authorized. However, there are some exceptions to this rule.
The Oklahoma Tax Commission is allowed to require the disclosure of Social Security numbers in order to administer any state tax law or for the State Treasurer to administer any provision of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act [2.1]. Additionally, the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission is allowed to require the disclosure of Social Security numbers in order to administer any provision of the Employment Security Act of 1980 [2.1].
The State Department of Education or a board of education of a school district is allowed to request that any student who wishes to enroll in or is enrolled in any public school in Oklahoma disclose their Social Security number in order for the Department to administer any provision of the Oklahoma School Testing Program Act, for the collection of appropriate and necessary data pursuant to the Oklahoma Educational Indicators Program, for the purpose of determining student enrollment, to establish a mobility rate or for the allocation of State Aid Formula and midyear adjustment in funding for student growth. However, the State Department of Education or a board of education of a school district shall not deny to any student any right, benefit, or privilege provided by law because of the refusal by the student to disclose the Social Security number of the student [2.1].
Therefore, it is important to review the specific laws and regulations related to the collection of Social Security numbers in Oklahoma to ensure compliance with the applicable requirements.
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