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It always bothers me why they ask for my SSN when I go to some new place for something as simple as a blood draw. I just leave stuff like that blank and only answer pertinent health questions. I am not applying for a loan and have no idea why they need a SSN.
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I have been making it a point the past couple of years to make this my MO as well. Only give up information that is pertinent to why I am there, nothing more.
Health questions at the doc or pediatrician, teeth questions at the dentist, they don't just get my SS# or other info b/c they ask for it.
I do the same at work now too, leave SS# and similar blank unless the comptroller specifically comes and tells me he needs it, then I ask the specific reason he needs it and if I don't give it to him does that mean my forms can't be processed without that info on there.
It pisses people off when you don't just do what you're asked and try to think about things these days unfortunately.