Apple and AT&T Want Your SSN to Activate Your iPhone

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"Those who purchased the phone via the Web, like Amy, were given a place in a virtual waiting line two to four weeks long, with a lengthy "homework assignment" to pass the time. Those who braved the crowds to purchase the phone at retail stores were rewarded with a form of instant gratification--the opportunity to activate their iPhone using an online activation mechanism that requires subscribers to enter a Social Security number (SSN).