Minnesota Social Security Number Protection Law

MN SSN Protection
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Restricts 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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