"Heck, then why not share one's medical records and SS#?"
I was quite shocked to learn you can get pretty much ANYONE"s ssn just by paying a $20 or so service with a name and city/state. A friend mailed me mine to see if the service worked. Needless to say, I was stunned.
That's right. These things are out there and obtainable, but why make it easier for those who wish to commit a criminal act?
Texas asked me and even encouraged me to use mine for my drivers license, but I refused.