Social Security Number Misuse Prevention Act of 2002

Summary

Social Security Number Misuse Prevention Act of 2001 - Prohibits the display, sale, or purchase of social security numbers without the affirmatively expressed consent of the individual, except in specified circumstances. Creates a private cause of action for violations. Authorizes civil penalties for persons who the Attorney General determines have violated this Act. Sets forth enforcement procedures and criminal sanctions. Establishes a public records exception to the prohibition. Grants the Attorney General rulemaking authority. Amends the Social Security Act to prohibit: (1) the use of social security numbers on checks issued for payment by governmental agencies; (2) the appearance of such numbers on driver's licenses or motor vehicle registration; and (3) inmate access to social security account numbers. Prohibits a commercial entity from requiring an individual to provide a social security number when purchasing a commercial good or service or denying an individual the good or service for refusing to provide that number, with exceptions. Establishes civil and criminal penalties. Extends civil monetary penalties for misuse of a social security number.

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 16 May 2002

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 16 May 2002

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 16 May 2002

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 9 May 2001

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 9 May 2001

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 9 May 2001

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