K T Shahan wrote: Regarding the availability on the web for use and abuse of SSDI information, esp. SS#'s and last place of benefit info, what are our rights, cautions, etc, as genealogists? This was in my mailbox this am, and it greatly concerns me, especially since it is "apparently" being SET UP and CONDONED by ROOTSWEB???? What do you all think of this? I feel it is an abominable invasion of family privacy! And, I am wondering... Is Rootsweb then, a Company???? Information Technology ???? I respond: Forgive me for being naive or dense but I would appreciate it if you would explain how the choice to contribute personal information is an invasion of privacy. If you are protective of that privacy wouldn't you simply decline to post any information? Tell me what I'm missing, please. Bill Gordon