BON gateway to ID theft?

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Specializes in PACU, ICU.

So, I found 1 old closed thread about this, but it is SUCH a big concern. I am licensed in nearly every state, and have recently realized at least about HALF of those states list my name, lic number and HOME ADDRESS for anyone to see. I get that there is a need to have nurses accountable, and that people should be able to lodge complaints, but this shows COMPLETE disregard for the privacy and ID security of every nurse working in these states, and even retired ones! ID theft is SO easy today, its like they are handing our info to these people on a platter since anyone can easily find the info. Anyone else notice this issue or have thoughts on it? I am totally horrified. :nono:

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Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.

It's public record. Go into any local deeds office, and you can get all of the deed transfer information. Even people who don't have a name/number listed in a phone book can be found. Welcome to the information age. Bet you'd be shocked by what comes up if you google yourself. I was.

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If you own property, you are "discoverable" in terms of your address. Occasionally on our appraisal district web site, I'll see a property owner as "ABC Living Trust," but for the most part, even celebrities in my state can be found online via property tax records.

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Specializes in Oncology; medical specialty website.

There's no such thing as privacy anymore.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.

I agree about Google. :yes:

Although if someone wanted to look up my license on my State's BON, it doesn't show my address, but still discoverable

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