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MJBrune t1_j57dc4g wrote

Reply to comment by CWcooper2 in Pierce County did an "whoopsie" by GunHead416

your personal information, like the government-issued social security number. You don't think the organization that gave you that SSN doesn't have it already?

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CWcooper2 t1_j57dtj4 wrote

I know SSN is already known by the government (duh) but my point is I don’t give out my name, address, phone number etc. for this reason

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MJBrune t1_j57giij wrote

The government already knows your name (you legally have to provide one at birth.) They also know your address because you provide one if you own the house, if you don't there are numerous systems that require you to provide a mailing address, and Washington state IDs require one. They also already know your phone number if it's a landline or can get it from the mobile company at the drop of a hat if it's a cell phone.

So really of the things you mentioned. The phone number is maybe the only thing that the government doesn't have direct access to. Maybe they don't have your address if you've avoided filling out government forms like taxes but likely you are just breaking the law at that point.

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