HB1087: Social security numbers; public access, exceptions.

Chief Patron

Del. Mark Sickles (D-43)

Mark Sickles (D-43)
Alexandria, VA
Served: 2004–

Progress

	Introduced
	Passed Committee
	Passed House
	Passed Senate
	Signed by Governor
	Became Law

Status

02/12/2008: Failed to Pass in Committee

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Summary

Public access to social security numbers; exceptions.  Provides that the social security number of any individual contained in the public records of a local government shall be confidential and exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. The bill provides, however, that a social security number may be released (i) in accordance with a proper judicial order; (ii) to any law-enforcement agency, officer, or authorized agent thereof acting in the performance of official law-enforcement duties; or (iii) to any data subject exercising his rights under the Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act.