Social Security Number Misuse Prevention Act of 2002

This bill aims to strengthen privacy protections by strictly limiting how Social Security numbers (SSNs) are displayed, sold, and purchased. It would prohibit businesses and government agencies from selling or displaying your SSN to the general public without your explicit consent, and it would ban the use of SSNs on government checks, driver’s licenses, and motor vehicle registrations.

For everyday citizens, this legislation provides more control over personal data by requiring entities to explain how your SSN will be used before you agree to share it. It also prevents companies from denying you goods or services just because you refuse to provide your SSN, except in specific legal or financial circumstances. Additionally, the bill includes a consumer protection measure that prohibits businesses from printing more than the last five digits of your credit card number or its expiration date on electronic receipts.