The breach has prompted a renewed focus on whether organizations are doing enough to protect consumer data and whether the penalties for failing to do so are sufficient. But anyone who wants to get a new Social Security number must provide a statement describing their reasons, together with “credible, third-party evidence,” the agency says on its website. “No one can access our records or obtain. copies of a U.S. passport number,” the department says. The department also notes that none of its records or. IT systems are connected to those of Marriott.”]
Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/after-mega-breach-marriott-may-pay-for-new-passports-a-11826