Emailing Social Security Numbers

[CTipper]

I've heard that California doesn't allow the emailing of information with employee social security numbers in the email.

Are there other states that don't allow that?

If so, does a password protected zip file allow for the transmission of that information?

Thanks

Christopher

[Guest mjb]

state laws are preempted if it relates to communicaton from a plan subject to ERISA.

[david rigby]

state laws are preempted if it relates to communicaton from a plan subject to ERISA.

Although implied in the title to the forum, the original question does not state this is related to a benefit plan. There have been a few earlier discussion threads on this topic, and the Search feature may help you. (You will probably find additional comments like the one from mjb.)

For example,

http://benefitslink.com/boards/index.php?showtopic=31425

http://benefitslink.com/boards/index.php?showtopic=26964

BTW, in our office, we do not use password protected or zip files, as those protections are not significant.