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Theoretically, it is their job to protect sensitive information. It's just like any independent contractor who has to give their SSN to someone they are in business with. The tracks however should be having us fill out W-9's which is the official form for Request of Taxpayer Identification rather than their own paper they have printed out. With that being said, I'm sure it is "safer" to be using a TID, but I'm generally trustworthy enough that the companies we give our SSNs to are handling them properly and keeping that information secure. Nothing is completely safe, you're actually at more risk if you have had Anthem/BCBS in the past and hold a public job with posted salary information.
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