State Field Offices Are Not Protecting Social Security Beneficiary Information From Potential Abuse and/or Misuse
HRD-81-151
Published: Sep 30, 1981. Publicly Released: Oct 19, 1981.
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GAO reviewed the extent of protection over social security beneficiary information given to the States.
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Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of Health and Human Services | The Secretary of Health and Human Services should formulate and establish a firm, consistent, and comprehensive security program for providing adequate protection of data shared with States and local entities. Also, the Secretary should, if deemed necessary, seek the advice of the Department of Justice to resolve any legal problems encountered in formulating and establishing such a program. |
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Electronic data processingComputer securityConfidential communicationsFacility securityFederal records managementstate relationsInformation systemsRight of privacySocial security benefitsSocial security beneficiaries