Encrypt Form Fields Using JS

[MZ...@osc.state.ny.us]

Problem: Encrypt sensitive form fields (ie ssn) on client (javascript)

Solution:  Create behavior which fires javascript to hash field value and 
replace original value (###-##-####)

This sounds simple enough, but since the length of the hashed string will 
be considerably longer than the original string, validations on this field 
(ssn must be nine digits) will fail.

I've considered placing the hashed value into a hidden field, but then the 
unencrypted value will be posted and the hashing accomplishes nothing.  If 
I clear out the original value I lose server-side validations.  Anyone 
have any ideas of the best way to accomplish this?



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