On 27 November 2011 12:26, Shamit Verma subs.linux.mum@vshamit.com wrote:
"Section 7 of the Privacy Act does not impose any restrictions on private sector use of the SSN. Thus, private businesses and organizations may still request an
It does not mandates the use of SSN either.
Need for SSN is for credit checks. Unless landlord is individuals, most companies have language that is legal. Condition is to "Pass a Credit Rating Check" and that can not be done without SSN.
Untrue. Need for SSN is to assess credit worthiness. It can be done by demanding a deposit. In cases where this is the first time you are being involved in a transaction that involves credit, you will not have a credit rating.
There are classes of US citizens who do not have SSNs. They get along pretty well, as far as I can tell.
Binand