Date: Fri, 22 May 1998 01:03:50 -0700 (PDT)
From: jd@scn.org (SCN User)
To: local-computer-activists@scn.org
Subject: H.R. 3130 Action Alert --SSNs
Reply-To: jd@scn.org
Sender: owner-local-computer-activists@scn.org

See the following interesting alert.  Scott McDonald warns us about a new
attempt by the U.S. Senate to more directly force states to collect Social
Security numbers (SSNs) on state license applications, found in H.R. 3130,
Section 403.  The bill is currently in a House-Senate conference
committee.  McDonald's broader privacy and SSN concerns are the subject of
this month's Government Technology magazine.  In January, he and his sons
brought suit against the Alabama Department of Public Safety for refusing
to issue driver permits or licenses to residents who do not have SSNs. 

McDonald and his attorney, Larry Becraft, believe current law regarding 
use of SSNs is often interpreted too broadly.  When contacted by phone, he 
pointed out that:

1) Broader interpretations have not proved themselves through the court 
system.

2) Attempts to force states to collect SSNs on state license applications
violate principles of the Supreme Court ruling Printz v. United States and
are clearly unconstitutional. 

In this alert he urges everyone to call H.R. 3130 Conference Committee
members to oppose provisions which would directly force states to collect 
SSNs on applications for professional, occupational, driver and recreation
licenses, as well as birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce
decrees and death certificates.  Contact information is included. 

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