Minnesota Social Security Number Protection Law
MN SSN ProtectionRestricts how businesses use Social Security numbers: no public display, no printing on access cards or on mailed materials unless required by law, no unencrypted transmission over the Internet, no SSN-only website logins, no SSN-based account numbers (outside benefits and payroll), and no sale of SSNs. Businesses must also limit internal access to employees who need the numbers. The section applies to uses on or after July 1, 2008.
Jurisdiction
Minnesota
Jurisdiction Type
state
Country
United States
Effective Date
7/1/2008
Enforcing Authority
Minnesota Attorney General (general authority under Minn. Stat. 8.31)
Fines Under This Regulation
0
Total Fine Amount (USD)
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