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		gsich on Dec 31, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Email addresses are not good 'permanent' identifie... It's not a problem though.

Levitz on Dec 31, 2023 [–]

It's definitely a problem. Identity theft is way more common in the US than in Europe.

If it wasn't a problem the SSN system wouldn't be used in unintended ways.

gsich on Jan 1, 2024 | [–]

Maybe. Still no need for the government to provide such a service to 3rd parties.

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