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Ohio State's new ID system protects student identity

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Ohio State University has joined the growing list of campuses that have eliminated the Social Security number as a student identifier. In OSU’s case, the SSN has been replaced by an identification number that will be used as the main identifier in student-related data systems.

The new ID system was also created to provide a more comprehensive system for students to view information online. “It’s not just about security,” said one college administrator. “But it will put us in a position to protect.”

Students will not need new BuckIDs to receive their OSU ID numbers. They can simply log on to the school’s BuckID Web site.

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