BILL NUMBER:  SB 447
  VETOED	DATE: 09/23/2012




To the Members of the California State Senate:

I am returning Senate Bill 447 without my signature.

Many state agencies already use a unique number, and not an
individual's social security number, for identification purposes.
But sometimes a social security number is used to determine
eligibility for programs such as unemployment and disability
benefits.   On these occasions, federal and state laws provide
numerous protections against identity theft and fraud, including how
and when a document listing a person's social security number can be
sent.

While I understand the author's intent to prevent identity theft, the
additional prohibition in this bill would hinder the ability of
state agencies to promptly and accurately provide information to run
essential programs.

Sincerely,



Edmund G. Brown Jr.