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<tr><td><b>Comment Number: </b></td><td>531096-00097</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>Received: </b></td><td>8/7/2007 12:47:03 PM</td></tr>

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<tr><td><b>Commenter: </b></td><td>William McCandless</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>State: </b></td><td>MA</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>Agency: </b></td><td>Federal Trade Commission</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>Rule: </b></td><td>Private Sector Use of SSNs</td></tr>

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<hr><P><b>Comments:</b></p>Hello, I've taken care with my SSN. It's removed from my driver's license, pilot's license and all medical records. I site the FTC page when people ask for SSN for non-financial issues. I need access to the airport ramp at Hanscom field. Surprisingly, the form for background check and fingerprints asked for the SSN. I asked the state police officer why. He said not submitting it would seriously delay getting fingerprint info from the FBI. Here, we have a government agency implying one must submit SSN for timely service. This seems contrary to other Id theft prevention efforts. I finally provided the number, for Massport will deny my application if it is not finished in a timely manner (60 days). regards </body></html>