Why are you asking for my social security number?
We will ask for your social security number on the enrollment survey. However, it is not necessary for you to provide your social security number when you enroll as a member of the Washington State Twin Registry. This number can help us find you if you move or lose contact with us. If you do provide it, your social security number will be stored separately from the rest of your personal information, to minimize the possibility of identity theft. All digital records with this and other personal information are kept in password-protected computer files on an internally secured server.
Why are you asking for my mother’s maiden name?
Your mother’s maiden name will be used as an extra way to verify that you and your sibling are twins, but providing this information is optional. All digital records with this and other personal information are kept in password-protected computer files on an internally secured server.