RCW 43.22.315
Use of social security numbers in correspondence with third parties.
(1) For the purposes of preventing fraud and protecting personal privacy, the department shall examine its current practices in which it discloses the full social security numbers of persons in its correspondence with nongovernmental third parties.
(2) If the disclosure of full social security numbers in its correspondence with nongovernmental third parties is not required for compliance with any state or federal law, the department shall:
(a) Institute procedures to replace the use of full social security numbers with other forms of personal identifiers in its correspondence with nongovernmental third parties; and
(b) By July 1, 2023, cease disclosing the full social security numbers of persons in its correspondence with nongovernmental third parties.
(3) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section:
(a) "Correspondence" means written communications, emails, or other similar communications. "Correspondence" does not include financial transactions or communications sent via secured or encrypted methods.
(b) "Nongovernmental third party" means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, joint venture, or other legal commercial entity. The term does not include a government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality.
[ 2021 c 80 § 1.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 43 - State Government—Executive
Chapter 43.22 - Department of Labor and Industries.
43.22.010 - Divisions of department—Personnel.
43.22.020 - Supervisor of industrial insurance—Appointment—Authority—Personnel.
43.22.030 - Powers and duties.
43.22.035 - Printed materials—Department's duties.
43.22.040 - Supervisor of industrial safety and health—Appointment—Authority—Personnel.
43.22.050 - Powers and duties.
43.22.051 - Rule making restricted.
43.22.052 - Five-year formal review process of existing rules.
43.22.260 - Supervisor of industrial relations—Appointment—Authority—Personnel.
43.22.270 - Powers and duties.
43.22.282 - Industrial welfare committee abolished—Transfer of powers, duties, and functions.
43.22.290 - Reports by employers.
43.22.300 - Compelling attendance of witnesses and testimony—Penalty.
43.22.310 - Access to plants—Penalty for refusal.
43.22.315 - Use of social security numbers in correspondence with third parties.
43.22.331 - Annual report on workers' compensation fraud.
43.22.335 - Manufactured homes, mobile homes, recreational vehicles—Definitions.
43.22.340 - Manufactured homes, mobile homes, recreational vehicles—Safety rules—Compliance—Penalty.
43.22.390 - Mobile homes, recreational or commercial vehicles—Insigne of approval, when required.
43.22.420 - Factory assembled structures advisory board.
43.22.430 - RCW 43.22.340 and 43.22.350 through 43.22.420 not to apply to common carrier equipment.
43.22.432 - Manufactured home construction and safety standards and regulations—Rules.
43.22.433 - Violations—Penalties.
43.22.435 - Altering a mobile or manufactured home—Permit—Penalties—Appeals—Notice of correction.
43.22.442 - Warranty service—Timely compensation for work performed.
43.22.445 - Mobile homes—Warranties and inspections—Advertising of dimensions.
43.22.450 - Factory built housing and commercial structures, regulating installation of—Definitions.
43.22.495 - Manufactured housing—Duties.
43.22.498 - Deposit of moneys from RCW 43.22.335 through 43.22.430 and 43.22.432 through 43.22.495.
43.22.500 - Printing and distribution of publications—Fees.
43.22.505 - Printing and distribution of publications—Authorized subject matters.