Illinois § 1005-55
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1005-55, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1005-55.
Social security numbers; disclosure prohibited. Except as required under State or federal law, the Department shall not disclose an individual's entire social security number in any correspondence physically mailed to an individual or entity. The Department shall develop a process that allows for identifying information other than an individual's entire social security number to be used in correspondence. This Section does not apply to electronic data sharing pursuant to a written agreement containing appropriate security and confidentiality provisions or to an individual's or entity's access to information in the individual's or entity's secure account in the Department's databases. (Source: P.A. 102-26, eff. 6-25-21.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 1005-55
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1005-55 cover?
Section 1005-55 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 1005-55?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 1005-55 apply to my situation?
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