- Introduced -

SB 61 - Under this act no private individual or entity shall:

(1) Intentionally communicate or otherwise make available to the general public in any manner an individual' s Social Security number;

(2) Print an individual's Social Security number on any card required for the individual to access products or services provided by the person or entity;

(3) Require an individual to disclose his or her Social Security number to enter into a commercial transaction;

(4) Require an individual to transmit his or her Social Security number over the Internet unless the connection is secure or the Social Security number is encrypted;

(5) Require an individual to use his or her Social Security number to access an Internet Web site;

(6) Print an individual's Social Security number on any materials that are mailed to the individual.

This act does not apply to the State or any political subdivisions.

This act specifically states that it does not prevent the collection, use, or release of a Social Security number as required by state or federal law.

An effective date of January 1, 2005 was included to allow businesses time to implement this act.

Finally, a penalty provision has been included that subjects any person or entity who violates the provisions of the sections to all available remedies found in Sections 407.010 thru 407.140.

RICHARD MOORE