Reply #54: Well, with a phone number and a name [View All]

[gaia_gardener]

I can get your address (criss-cross directory). With your name and address, I can access your credit report and get your SSN and all your credit information. So why should we worry about keeping SSNs private?

The point is - just because you can currently get this info doesn't mean it needs to be more easily accessed or accessed by people who have no business doing it.

I'm putting off getting my drivers' license because I think it is a violation of my privacy to have to give my thumbprints. With our current gov't, I don't trust them not to use that info to frame me for something. I'm always amazed when I can get on a plane.