C.R.S. tit. 24, art. 72.3 — Prohibiting Inclusion of Social Security Number | Colorado Revised Statutes (2024 edition) — Colorado

C.R.S. § 24-72.3-101 Definitions

24-72.3-101. Definitions. As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Public entity" means an agency, department, board, division, bureau, commission, council, authority, special district, or political subdivision of the state or a local government.

C.R.S. § 24-72.3-102 Prohibition - inclusion of social security number - requiring social security number over the phone, internet, or mail - exceptions

24-72.3-102. Prohibition - inclusion of social security number - requiring social security number over the phone, internet, or mail - exceptions. (1) A public entity shall not issue a license, permit, pass, or certificate that contains the holder's social security number, unless the issuing authority determines inclusion of the social security number is necessary to further the purpose of the license, pass, or certificate or inclusion is required by federal or state law. (2) A public entity shall not request a person's social security number over the phone, internet, or via mail unless the public entity determines receiving the social security number is required by federal law or is essential to the provision of services by the public entity.