Paywall removed: https://archive.is/T7xXg
From several years ago Experian was.
AT&T helped share my info more recently also; so many breaches anymore.
In a system that requires you to give your private keys to the other person for authentication, you basically have to revoke and generate new credentials every time you auth.
So basically we need to get a new passport or drivers license or social security number after every time we take a photo of it or let someone else scan it.
So basically its impossible to protect yourself in this environment
Maybe use the number for Social Security taxes & benefits only and stop tying everything else to it, which I believe is actually illegal.
They already have mine (multiple times); thanks US government/Experian/etc.
This could be very painful for a lot of Americans, but if it makes them overhaul the system, it might be worth it.
