North Dakota § 44-04-28 Social security numbers - Confidential

North Dakota Statutes

§ 44-04-28 — Social security numbers - Confidential

North Dakota § 44-04-28

Title 44Offices and Officers

Ch. 44-04Duties, Records, and Meetings

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N.D. Cent. Code § 44-04-28 (2026).

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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.

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.

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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.
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.