Barbara.Bintliff@Colorado.EDU wrote:
>For a number of years, we have required identification,
> specifically a social security number,
> Now, we have a public patron who refuses
> to give his SSN for any purpose.
> University counsel says no, we cannot
>require a social security number of anyone.
The university counsel and patron are right. Unless you have
specific federal statutory authority, which you don't, you can't
require disclosure of a SSN. In fact, you can't even ask unless your
request is accompanied by a disclosure of your authority to ask or a
statement that disclosure is not required. You're out.
Clint Sare, M.A., J.D.
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