A person may not be required to disclose or furnish his or her Social Security Number (SSN) for any purpose under a new law signed by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. The new law safeguarding SSNs (A.8992-A/S.6608-A) applies to employers and certain other entities in the state. It adds new section 399-ddd to the General Business Law of the Empire State and becomes effective December 12, 2012 (120 days from enactment). Businesses must review their practices with employees, customers and other individuals in situations where all or a part of the Social Security Number is involved.
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