Subject: Social Security No. Date: Mon, 08 Jan 2001 09:53:05 -0700 From: "M.O.M." Reply-To: militia@montana.com Organization: Militia of Montana Mich. Sues the Federal Government http://www.newsday.com/ap/text/national/ap646.htm LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- The secretary of state sued the federal government Thursday for requiring Michigan residents to give Social Security numbers to get or renew their driver's licenses. States are required to collect the numbers from licensed drivers to help track deadbeat parents. Secretary of State Candice Miller said the requirement violates the privacy of Michigan's 6.9 million licensed drivers. ''I will not sit idly by while residents' privacy is invaded by an intrusive, ineffective and unfunded mandate,'' Miller said. Michigan is the only state not complying with the requirement that took effect in October, said Pam Carter of the U.S. Health Department. The state could lose about $900 million annually in federal money if it fails to comply with the requirement. But Miller said the lawsuit will not hurt the state's federal money. Michigan already has a database system more efficient and effective than one that would use Social Security numbers, the lawsuit says. Gov. John Engler does not support Miller's lawsuit, spokesman John Truscott said. ---------- AP-NY-01-05-01 0023EST 01/05/2001 You can send letters of support to encourage Michigan's Secretary of State Candice S. Miller to: Candice S. Miller Secretary of State 430 W. Allegan Lansing, MI 48918 Telephone: (517) 373-2510 FAX: (517) 373-0727 It is also important to remind her that there is no law requiring a person to obtain, have or use a social security number to live or work in the United States. Social Security Number Not Required ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Bob's Letter To TROA~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FORMAL NOTICE OF TITLE 5 U.S.C. 552 In an effort to continue protection of my privacy PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 may be found, among other sources, at the web site http://www.jus.unitn.it/users/pascuzzi/privcomp97-98/privacy/us/privstat.htm This "Privacy Notice" has been served on The Retired Officers' Association John R. Miller, CFP Lt. Col., USAF (Ret) Director of Contract Services and Marketing You are hereby being formally put on notice and advised of the following facts of law as pertains to the Social Security Number and the Privacy Act of 1974, Title 5 USC 552. A judgment of $1,000.00 minimum plus costs and attorney fees will be assessed against the individual, business, and/or government agency that denies an individual a right, service, benefit or privilege for not providing a Social Security Number or other PIN (personal identification number) when the individual is not required to do so by Law. A Social Security Number is required to be used only for the following benefits: 1) To receive public assistance benefits. 2) To pay social security taxes. 3) To receive social security payments and refunds. An individual may refuse to provide their Social Security Number for any other reason than those listed above, without any reprisals. No one may seek out the Social Security Number without the written permission of the individual, without being subject to the same penalties as for forcing the individual to give the number. From the PRIVACY ACT: ACTUAL DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY THE INDIVIDUAL AS A RESULT OF THE REFUSAL OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER SHALL BE ENTITLED TO RECOVER NOT LESS THAN $1,000.00; THE COST OF THE ACTION TOGETHER WITH REASONABLE ATTORNEY FEES AS DETERMINED BY THE COURT. Guidelines and regulations for the maintenance of privacy and protection of records on individuals: Awards may be recovered from the government agency, business, or individual who denies the right, benefit, service or privilege. Federal court decisions forth below: "The right of privacy is a personal right designed to protect persons from unwanted disclosure of personal information" CNA FINANCIAL CORPORATION v LOCAL 743, D.C. II, 1981 F SUPP. 942 III The Act "was enacted for (the) purpose of curtailing the expanding use of the Social Security Numbers... and to eliminate the threat to individual privacy and confidentiality of information passed by common number identifiers." Duly v Wilson, D.C. Del. 1982, 529 F Supp.1343 "a)(1) It shall be unlawful... to deny to any individual any right, service, benefit, or privilege provided by law because of such individual's refusal to disclose his Social Security Number." Therefore, I do hereby declare my specific right not to disclose a Social Security Number to this individual, organization, business, or agency or to have my Social Security Number placed on any records for reasons other than those stated above. I may commence litigation under the Privacy Act if services are denied as a result of my non-disclosure of said number or if I am injured because of a Social Security Number being placed on your records of me. By my presentation of this notice, you have been duly warned. Signed this Twentieth day of October, 1999 AD. Signed____________________________________________________________ Major Robert W.Worn - USAF (Retired) Route 8 - Box 422 Gilmer, Texas 75644-8825 -- **COPYRIGHT NOTICE** In accordance with Title 17 U. S. C. 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