> Social Security Number in the US pre-dates the internet and any concerns people had about privacy.
People in the US were concerned about privacy long before the Internet. The 4th Amendment to the US Constitution dates back to the 18th century, for example.
In fact, I'd say people are much less concerned about privacy in the Internet era; they put everything online and happily give private info to corporations and government.
> Social Security Number in the US pre-dates the internet and any concerns people had about privacy.
People in the US were concerned about privacy long before the Internet. The 4th Amendment to the US Constitution dates back to the 18th century, for example.
In fact, I'd say people are much less concerned about privacy in the Internet era; they put everything online and happily give private info to corporations and government.