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These breaches keep happening, and I’m super pissed how little I can do. What concrete proposals exist for phasing out SSN as proof of identity in the US? And

• toast0 5y ago
  > What concrete proposals exist for phasing out SSN as proof of identity in the US? > And how can I (as a person in tech) get involved? Wide distribution of name, ssn, dob lists seems to be a good way to reduce the effectiveness of SSN as proof of identity. If you'd like to get involved, you can probably take part in breaches or distribution. /s
  • bcherny 5y ago
    /s aside, I wonder if there is evidence showing that breaches really are effective at reducing our reliance on SSN-as-auth.
    • toast0 5y ago
      Well, I just said it was less effective, not that it would reduce our reliance :D
    • mixmastamyk 5y ago
      It's not proof of anything much less identity, and not auth either. More like a simple account number.