FTC: Consumer Privacy Comments Concerning R.J.N. Investigations, Inc.--P974806

R.J.N. Investigations, Inc.
A California Corporation
POST OFFICE BOX 55451
RIVERSIDE, CA 92517

July 1st, 1997

Secretary, Federal Trade Commission
Room H-159
Sixth and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20580

Re: Support of Self Regulation

Dear Mr. Secretary,

In response the Commissions request for additional comments following the hearing held June 10th, 1997, please note that our firm is in support of the proposition of Self Regulation.

Specifically, RJN Investigations, Inc., has been a licensed investigative agency in the state of California since 1987. The ability to gather information for public records is vital to legitimate investigative purposes. It is critical that the Federal Trade Commission maintain the availability of this information. Licensed private investigators utilize social security numbers for conducting background checks for employment and, in our case, fighting insurance fraud.

The information we obtain through social security traces helps confirm identification of particular claimants, as well as determining additional akas that often result in successful prosecution of insurance fraud and theft rings. In addition, it also assists us in locating important witnesses to questionable accidents.

In closing, we trust that you not restrict access to social security information from credit headers to that of Licensed Investigators.

Your time and consideration is greatly appreciated.

Respectfully,

Robert J. Nagle

Robert J. Nagle
President
RJN INVESTIGATIONS
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