Social Security Number (SSN) generation functions
You can generate valid French, German, Japanese, UK, US, Chinese, and Indian Social Security Numbers, regardless of the input value.
To mask SSNs by using the Format-Preserving Encryption, use the Social Security Number (SSN) masking functions.
The following table lists the SSN generation functions and which type of generation they use.
| Function | Random generation | Consistent generation | Bijective generation | Input data validation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generate French SSN number | Yes | No | No | No |
| Generate German SSN number | Yes | No | No | No |
| Generate Japanese SSN number | Yes | No | No | No |
| Generate UK SSN number | Yes | No | No | No |
| Generate US SSN number | Yes | No | No | No |
| Generate Chinese SSN number | Yes | No | No | No |
| Generate Indian SSN number | Yes | No | No | No |
These functions only apply on Strings.
The following table shows examples of masked values depending on the function.
| SSN generation function | Input value | Example of a masked value |
|---|---|---|
| Generate French SSN number | A26 | 2760774865895 37 |
| Generate German SSN number | A26 | 96918234144 |
| Generate Japanese SSN number | A26 | 680917875625 |
| Generate UK SSN number | A26 | BY 15 61 20 D |
| Generate US SSN number | A26 | 437-02-2223 |
| Generate Chinese SSN number | A26 | 653024204001080102 |
| Generate Indian SSN number | A26 | 142543864863 |