Why is it necessary to protect Social Security Numbers?
Social Security Numbers are a key piece of information that provides access into an individuals financial, employment and medical records. According to the Federal Trade Commission, identity theft is one of the largest growing crimes with 10 million Americans affected annually. Estimates are that this crime costs the United States $55 billion. Ohio State University wants to ensure that our procedures help protect our students and employees from identity theft and misuse of personal information.
