Cornell is well on its way to compliance with a new state law signed by Gov. George Pataki recently that bars all schools, from primary to college, from using Social Security numbers as student identification numbers by July 1, 2001, university officials say.
"We worked closely with the New York state Legislature in helping to analyze the need, impact and implementation of the new law," said David S. Yeh, assistant vice president and university registrar. "We think it's a good approach to resolving the issue of student privacy."
Yeh said that the registrar's office is currently working on modifying its programs and reports so that Social Security numbers will not appear on class lists, grade report sheets, transcripts and other records. The numbers are not now printed on student ID cards. The university will be in compliance with the law by July 1, Yeh said.
Anyone, including faculty and staff, who has a Social Security number on the front of his or her current ID card can go to B7 Day Hall to obtain a replacement without charge. The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.
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