[comp.society] more on Social Security Numbers

DLB5404@TAMVENUS.BITNET (Daryl Biberdorf) (01/19/88)

Does anyone know exactly how 'close-mouthed' the Social Security
Administration is when it comes to information?  I know that after 
writing checks to some stores, they want my SSN when I say I don't 
have a credit card.  I've outright refused a coupla times, but usually
I give it to avoid hassle.  I was under the impression that the SSA wouldn't
give any info about you to anyone but a federal agency.  How correct
is this assumption?

Daryl Biberdorf