Social Security Numbers
Social Security Numbers are unique, nine-digit numbers issued to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and temporary (working) residents for taxation, social benefits, and other purposes.
Social Security Numbers are a primary target for identity thieves. They fall into the U-M category of sensitive Private Protected Information (PPI).
Frequently Used by:
Staff
Researchers
Category:
Sensitive
Examples:
Numbers in this format: 123-45-6789
Laws/Regulations/Policies:
M+Box Core Apps:
With Approval
M+Google Mail and Calendar:
With Approval
M+Google Drive (Docs):
Not Permitted
M+Google Sites, Talk, Groups, Tasks:
Not Permitted
M+Google Additional Services (Non-Core):
Not Permitted
M+Box Additional Apps (Non-Core):
Not Permitted
Personal Device (phone, tablet, laptop, etc.):
Not Permitted
Personal Account (Dropbox, Evernote, etc.):
Not Permitted
UMHS Exchange Email and Calendar:
With Approval
CTools:
Not Permitted
Wolverine Access:
Permitted
MiDatabase:
With Approval
MiServer:
With Approval
Desktop Virtualization (VDI):
With Approval
TSM Backup:
Permitted
MiWorkspace:
With Approval
Sitemaker:
Not Permitted
Virtualization as a Service (VaaS):
With Approval
Value Storage:
Not Permitted
Mainstream Storage:
With Approval
Data Warehouse:
Permitted
ITS Exchange Email and Calendar:
With Approval
Desktop Backup (Powered by CrashPlan):
With Approval
Flux:
Permitted
Key: Storage Permission Levels
Permitted
Permitted with IIA Consultation
Not Permitted
For IIA consultation, please contact the ITS Service Center
Using Social Security Numbers Data
This list shows which services can and cannot be used to store and share Social Security Numbers Data. Click any service for more details.
Don't see the service you need? Contact the ITS Service Center.
