SSN Exemption Request
Exemption Request for the Use of Social Security Numbers (SSNs)
SSNs and other personal identity information are confidential data and the theft
and/or unintentional compromise of such data has become a major issue in higher
education. The Chancellor has charged UNK to eliminate all non-essential use of
SSN by January 1, 2008. Exceptions must have the Chancellor's approval.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Complete the form online with the exception of the Department Head signature
box.
2. Print the form using the print function in your browser and then click the Finish
button.
3. Department Head signs the form and forwards to:
Deb Schroeder
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Information Technology Services
114 Otto Olsen
University of Nebraska Kearney
Kearney, NE 68849
Information Technology Services will review the form and forward it to the
Chancellor for approval.
Purpose and Audience:
The University of Nebraska Kearney recognizes the increased concern about
individual privacy and the risk of identity theft. The Social Security Number (SSN) is
classified as private data. The protection and confidentiality of the SSN is covered
under Regents policy, federal law, and state law. Historically, the SSN has been
employed to help identify and match records. However, current directives
discourage this practice and make use of the SSN subject to approval. This
procedure is intended to specifically address issues related to the use of the SSN in