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There's an easy way to do that: pass a law exempting Social Security Numbers from all identity theft and fraud laws. Make it completely legal and tort-free to
by crotchfire 3y ago
There's an easy way to do that: pass a law exempting Social Security Numbers from all identity theft and fraud laws.
Make it completely legal and tort-free to lie about social security numbers anytime, anywhere, except when dealing directly with the government (i.e. filing your taxes).
That'll stop them being used, and right quick.
- fkarg 3y agoproblem is: what to use instead? They don't really have an alternative, either
- whatshisface 3y agoBusinesses can come up with their own ID systems. Google doesn't need your SSN for a Gmail account for example.
- emodendroket 3y agoNor do you need to provide an identity that’s not completely made up.