Full Eradication of Social Security Number as an Identifier: A One-Year Case Study

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Title:Full Eradication of Social Security Number as an Identifier: A One-Year Case Study (ID: EDU04144)
Author(s):William A. Bernard (Northern Michigan University), Sandra E. Poindexter (Northern Michigan University), and Timothy Tanis
Topics:Data Security, Elimination of Social Security Numbers as Primary Identifiers, Identity Management
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/22/2004)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:The process of eradicating the Social Security number as a university identifier is all encompassing, extending well beyond the student ID. Identifying and converting all feeder and recipient systems to accommodate an anonymous ID requires cross-campus participation and a thorough investigation and plan. This presentation will detail the process at Northern Michigan University.
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