The beginning of the end of SSN?

I found an interesting article of Declan McCullagh about the rising of 
concerns about current practices with respect to the Social Security 
Number and possible consequences. 
http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-5708776.html?tag=nl.e539

Best, 
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Rigo Wenning            W3C/ERCIM
Staff Counsel           Privacy Activity Lead
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