1.    Social security numbers in the possession of a public entity are confidential. However, social security numbers may be released as authorized in this section or by other state or federal law.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 44-04-28

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Individual: means a human being. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49

2.    A social security number may be released:

a.    For purposes of participation in retirement or other employment benefits programs; b.    As authorized by the individual to whom the social security number is assigned, that individual’s lawful agent or guardian, or by order of a court; or

c.    To another public entity or its agents, employees, or contractors if disclosure is necessary for the receiving entity to perform its duties and responsibilities. The receiving governmental entity and its agents, employees, and contractors shall maintain the confidential status of the numbers.

  Previous section
Next section  
 Chapter 44-04 Contents