From the Radio Free Michigan archives ftp://141.209.3.26/pub/patriot If you have any other files you'd like to contribute, e-mail them to bj496@Cleveland.Freenet.Edu. ------------------------------------------------ Banking Without a Social Security Number Since many people have objected to extensive loss of privacy which accompanied the use of computers, Washington responded by passing the Privacy Act in 1974. It states quite simply that, "It shall be unlawful... to deny to any individual any right, benefit or privilege provided by law because of such individual's refusal to disclose his social security number." Should a right, benefit or privilege be denied you when you decline to provide your social security number, you may file suit and are guaranteed to win a judgement of 1,000 federal reserve notes, plus costs and attorney's fees. This will be paid by the individual, business or government agency who wronged you. It is suggested that you take someone with you when you assert your rights under the Privacy Act. They will witness the incident and testify (if necessary) to the facts. Courts have ruled that there are only 4 instances when social security numbers must be used. These are: 1) For tax matters 2) To receive public assistance 3) To obtain and use a driver's license 4) To register a motor vehicle In any situation not listed above, when you refuse to give your social security number, simply present this flyer to any person who seems to need one. Invite them to make a copy. Point out the 1,000 federal reserve note penalty which is guaranteed upon showing that your rights were violated under this act. Point out that an individual may be personally required to pay the 1,000 if he is aware of the Privacy Act and refuses to follow it. So far, we have never heard of anyone who was informed in this manner who still insisted upon knowing the social security number. [Reprinted from `Freedom League', Jan. 1984] ---------------------------- In California there was a case in which it was decided that the State could not demand the Social Security number for a driver's license. Also, there are criminal penalties if a public official (federal, state or municipal) denies any right, benefit, or privilege because of one's refusal to disclose his social security number.  ------------------------------------------------ (This file was found elsewhere on the Internet and uploaded to the Radio Free Michigan archives by the archive maintainer. All files are ZIP archives for fast download. E-mail bj496@Cleveland.Freenet.Edu)