Security in numbers -- SSNS and ID theft / Federal Trade Commision -- Social security numbers : federal actions could further decrease availability in public records, through other vulnerabilities remain -- Social security numbers are widely available in bulk and online records, but changes to enhance security are occurring -- Staff summary of comments and information received regarding the private sector's use of social security numbers / Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission -- The social security number : legal developments affecting its collection, disclosure and confidentiality / Kathleen S. Swendiman.