Privacy Policy Guidance Memorandum No. 2007-02: Use of Social Security Numbers at the Department of Homeland Security

Citation: DHS Privacy Office, Privacy Policy Guidance Memorandum No. 2007-02: Use of Social Security Numbers at the Department of Homeland Security (June 4, 2007).

Overview
The DHS Privacy Office, Privacy Policy Guidance Memorandum No. 2007-02: Use of Social Security Numbers at the Department of Homeland Security addressed the collection, use, dissemination, and maintenance of SSNs and requires that DHS programs collect, use, disseminate, and maintain SSNs only when required by statute or regulation or pursuant to a specific authorized purpose. The DHS Privacy Office encouraged DHS programs to create their own unique identifiers in lieu of SSNs to identify or link information concerning individuals.