Protection of Social Security Numbers Act; first five digits to be confidential from disclosure. (HB2427)

Introduced By

Del. Joe May (R-Leesburg)

Joe May (R-Leesburg)
Served: 1994–
with support from co-patrons Del. Dave Albo (R-42), Del. Tim Hugo (R-40), Del. Sal Iaquinto (R-84), Del. Don Merricks (R-16), and Del. Mark Sickles (D-43)

Progress

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

Description

Protection of Social Security Numbers Act; penalties. Provides that the first five digits of a social security number contained in a public record shall be confidential and exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. The bill does allow release of a social security number under certain limited circumstances, including proper judicial order; to federal, state or local law-enforcement or correctional personnel; by one agency to another agency in Virginia or to an agency in another state, district, or territory of the United States; and to any data subject exercising his rights under the Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act. The bill provides for penalties for violation.  

Outcome

Bill Has Passed
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Video

Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/14/2009, 01/14/2009, 02/03/2009, 02/04/2009, 02/04/2009, 02/05/2009, 02/05/2009, 02/06/2009, 02/06/2009 and 02/09/2009.