Is it safe to send my SIN number in an e-mail?
Question by ☂Julia: Is it safe to send my SIN number in an e-mail?
My boss asked me to e-mail her my SIN number so she can fill out some workers’ comp info about when I cut myself on the job a few days ago. Is this.. safe? It doesn’t seem right. Should I give it to her over the phone instead?
Best answer:
Answer by easy_going
noooo, an e-mail is like a post card any one can read it. use the phone
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It is only safe if you,
1. know the recipient
2. sending it via a secure source (no third party)
Nothing is 100% foolproof when it comes to the internet.
I email my personal info all the time, as well as my service invoices and more, have yet to have a problem with security.
Read more here, this may help you.
How to send secure encrypted email for free
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