Protecting individuals’ privacy.

SSA’s Balanced Approach to Administering the Freedom of Information Act

Leave a Comment / Protecting individuals' privacy. / March 31, 2023

Social Security Administration’s policy for administering Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is based on a balanced approach. https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/402/402-0010.htm SSA recognizes the public’s right to access information in its possession, but it also prioritizes protecting internal processes and the legitimate interests of organizations or individuals who have submitted records to SSA. Certain records, such as trade …

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Understanding §401.120: Disclosures Required by Law

Leave a Comment / Protecting individuals' privacy. / March 31, 2023

Are you wondering when and why your personal information is being shared by the Social Security Administration? https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/401/401-0120.htm This is where §401.120 of the Privacy Act comes into play. This section explains when the SSA is required by law to disclose certain information to other agencies. The Social Security Act mandates that the SSA share …

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Protecting Your Privacy: Understanding § 401.80 Accounting for Disclosures

Leave a Comment / Protecting individuals' privacy. / March 31, 2023

Are you curious about the laws that protect your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information? Look no further than section 401.80, which lays out the guidelines for accounting for disclosures of your records. https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/401/401-0080.htm As stated in this section, we are committed to maintaining a detailed record of all disclosures of your record …

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How The Social Security Administration Protects Individuals’ Privacy?

Leave a Comment / Protecting individuals' privacy. / March 27, 2023

This section of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is about the Privacy Act of 1974 and other responsibilities that Federal agencies must adhere to in order to protect individuals‘ privacy. Subpart B—The Privacy Act § 401.30. Privacy Act and other responsibilities.  https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/401/401-0030.htm (a) The Privacy Act. The Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. §§ 552a, …

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