31A-21-110. Prohibition against certain use of Social Security number — Exceptions — Applicability of section.
- (1) As used in this section “publicly display or publicly post” means to intentionally communicate or otherwise make available to the general public.
- (2) An insurer not subject to Section 31A-22-634 may not do any of the following:
- (a) publicly display or publicly post in any manner an individual’s Social Security number; or
- (b) print an individual’s Social Security number on any card required for the individual to access products or services provided or covered by the insurer.
- (3) This section does not prevent:
- (a) the collection, use, or release of a Social Security number as required by state or federal law;
- (b) the use of a Social Security number for internal verification or administrative purposes; or
- (c) the release of a Social Security number:
- (i) for claims administration purposes; or
- (ii) as part of the verification, eligibility, or payment process.
- (4)
- (a) An insurer shall comply with this section by July 1, 2005.
- (b) An insurer may obtain an extension for compliance with this section in accordance with this Subsection (4)(b).
- (i) The request for extension shall:
- (A) be in writing to the department prior to July 1, 2005; and
- (B) provide an explanation as to why the insurer cannot comply.
- (ii) The commissioner shall grant a request for extension:
- (A) for a period of time not to exceed March 1, 2006; and
- (B) if the commissioner finds that the explanation provided under Subsection (4)(b)(i) is a reasonable explanation.
- (i) The request for extension shall:
Enacted by Chapter 2, 2004 General Session