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HB 433 Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act; collection of social security numbers.

Introduced by: H. Morgan Griffith | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act; collection of social security numbers. Sets out the original date (January 1, 1975) when social security numbers were authorized to be collected/required by state and local agencies under federal law, which is a recommendation of the Freedom of Information Advisory Council. The bill also provides that nothing shall be construed to prohibit the collection of a social security number for the sole purpose of debt collection by state and local agencies.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act; collection of social security numbers.  Sets out the original date (January 1, 1975) when social security numbers were authorized to be collected/required by state and local agencies under federal law. This bill is clarifying in nature and is a recommendation of the Freedom of Information Advisory Council.