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SCS/SB 61 - Under this act no private individual or entity shall:

(1) Publicly post or display an individual social security number;

(2) Require an individual to transmit his or her social security number over the Internet unless the connection is secure or the social security number is encrypted;

(3) Require an individual to use his or her social security number to access an Internet Web site unless the connection is secure or the social security number is encrypted; or

(4) Print an individual's social security number on any materials that are mailed to the individual.

This act shall apply only to social security numbers used after July 1, 2006. A person or entity may continue to use social security numbers after July 1, 2006 if: (1) the use of the social security numbers are continuous; (2) the individual is provided an annual disclosure that he or she has the right to stop the use of his or her social security number; or (3) a written request by the individual to stop the use of his or her social security number. A person or entity shall not deny services to an individual because the individual makes a written request pursuant to this section.

This act does not prevent the collection, use or release of a social security number as required by state or federal use or for internal verification or administrative process. This act does not apply to public documents pursuant to Chapter 610, RSMo.

If federal law takes effect requiring the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to establish a national unique patient health identifier program, any person or entity that compiles with federal law is deemed compliant with this section.

SARAH MORROW