On (22 Oct 03) Steve Asher wrote to Piper Christian Vierik...
 SA>  PCV> Isn't that like what the US has in the way of a social security
 SA>  PCV> number?  It sounds like it...
 SA>
 SA> The US SSN was not intended to be a universal identifier when it was
 SA> introduced, as far as I can tell, but "function creep"
has apparently
 SA> expanded its use to cover the types of functions proposed for the UK
 SA> identity cards.
 SA>
 SA> Once a government issues one of these things, no matter how benign
 SA> it seems at the time, it becomes very difficult to "leave home
 SA> without it". There is always some bureaucrat wanting to see it.

Not just bureaucrats, but every Tom, Dick, & Harry!

Applying for credit?
They want your SIN(Canadian version (Social Insurance Number)

Applying for job?
Legally you don't require the SIN until after you've been hired, but if
you try to avoid putting it on the application, where it's asked for,
you're going to be seen as a troublemaker! :(

Stores want it now, and if you don't provide it, you may not get the
sales/discounts! :|

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