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<tr><td><b>Comment Number: </b></td><td>531096-00313</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>Received: </b></td><td>9/5/2007 6:49:08 PM</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>Organization: </b></td><td>International Investigative Group</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>Commenter: </b></td><td>Dan Ribacoff</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>State: </b></td><td>NY</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>Agency: </b></td><td>Federal Trade Commission</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>Rule: </b></td><td>Private Sector Use of SSNs</td></tr>

<tr><td>No Attachments</td></tr></Table>

<hr><P><b>Comments:</b></p>As a licensed private investigator, SSN are a critical identifier in many investigations. SSN numbers should be accessible to licensed investigators to allow us to conduct our important work. I agree that this information should not be available to the general public. Licensed Private Investigators play a crucial role in our nations legal system, both criminal and civil. Thank you for your consideration.   </body></html>