- Mon Nov 21, 2011 4:29 pm
#22544
Why do they need the SSN, please send an email to Mr Jespen asking to explain the change?
Thank you
The following is an email I sent to the AG office.
Sir,
I noticed the new form for DPS-799-c (http://www.ct.gov/dps/lib/dps/special_l ... -799-c.pdf) removed the word “OPTIONAL” from under the social security number.
Can you explain why I am now required to provide such information? What law was amended that now makes this information both necessary and mandatory on an application for a pistol permit?
Furthermore I would like to point to this site http://cga.ct.gov/2008/ACT/PA/2008PA-00 ... 658-PA.htm in particular
(b) Any person who collects Social Security numbers in the course of business shall create a privacy protection policy which shall be published or publicly displayed. For purposes of this subsection, "publicly displayed" includes, but is not limited to, posting on an Internet web page. Such policy shall: (1) Protect the confidentiality of Social Security numbers, (2) prohibit unlawful disclosure of Social Security numbers, and (3) limit access to Social Security numbers.
I do not see any such policy published on DPS site.
Recently there was a data breach at Midstate Medical Center in Meriden where my medical information and social security number were released. I am very concerned about the collection of social security numbers in particular. Both Meriden and New Haven Police departments now require this information as part of the permit application process but neither have provided any information as to how they comply with Public Act 08-167.
Sincerely,
John Hayes
Thank you
The following is an email I sent to the AG office.
Sir,
I noticed the new form for DPS-799-c (http://www.ct.gov/dps/lib/dps/special_l ... -799-c.pdf) removed the word “OPTIONAL” from under the social security number.
Can you explain why I am now required to provide such information? What law was amended that now makes this information both necessary and mandatory on an application for a pistol permit?
Furthermore I would like to point to this site http://cga.ct.gov/2008/ACT/PA/2008PA-00 ... 658-PA.htm in particular
(b) Any person who collects Social Security numbers in the course of business shall create a privacy protection policy which shall be published or publicly displayed. For purposes of this subsection, "publicly displayed" includes, but is not limited to, posting on an Internet web page. Such policy shall: (1) Protect the confidentiality of Social Security numbers, (2) prohibit unlawful disclosure of Social Security numbers, and (3) limit access to Social Security numbers.
I do not see any such policy published on DPS site.
Recently there was a data breach at Midstate Medical Center in Meriden where my medical information and social security number were released. I am very concerned about the collection of social security numbers in particular. Both Meriden and New Haven Police departments now require this information as part of the permit application process but neither have provided any information as to how they comply with Public Act 08-167.
Sincerely,
John Hayes
NRA Certified Instructor - Si vis pacem, para bellum - [email protected]