| Abstract | The threat of identity theft has been growing at an unprecedented rate. The University of West Florida [UWF] commits to provide enhanced security for its students, faculty, staff and other persons who do business with or interact with UWF. Accordingly, the University will no longer use the Social Security Number (SSN) as the primary identifier for an individual in any University information system, business form or process, or records collection. The collection and use of social security numbers by state agencies is restricted in accordance with Florida law. Section 119.071(5), Florida Statutes permits an agency to collect an individual’s social security number where the agency is specifically authorized by law to do so or where collection of the number is imperative for the performance of the agency’s duties and responsibilities as prescribed by law. Therefore, social security numbers will no longer be collected or used at UWF unless the use of the Social Security number is authorized by law or a formal e |
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