Section 9801.106 - Use and collection of social security numbers(a)No denial of right, benefit, or privilege. Individuals may not be denied any right, benefit, or privilege as a result of refusing to provide their social security numbers, unless the collection is required by Federal statute; and(b)Notification to individual. Individuals requested to provide their social security numbers must be informed of: (1) Whether providing social security numbers is mandatory or voluntary;(2) The statutory or regulatory authority that authorizes the collection of social security numbers; and(3) The uses that will be made of the numbers.