Don't write down or give out your Social Security Number (SSN)
Don't carry your SSN or card with you
Don't have your SSN (or telephone number) printed on your checks.
Don't give a business your SSN just because it asks for it
Don't give your SSN to anyone online, whether you know them or not
Don't e-mail your SSN to anyone
Don't store your SSN on your computer
Don't apply for credit online that asks for your SSN
Don't post grades, or any information for that matter, in a public place that includes the SSN
Don't share SSNs, PINs, or passwords with friends (and, of course, strangers)
Don't use your SSN as a password
If your driver's license number is your SSN, request a new number from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
If you see your SSN being used inappropriately, contact the offending party and request them to remedy the situation. (If you need assistance, contact idmanage@uga.edu. We will keep your identity anonymous.)
