Social Security: Use of the Social Security Number is Widespread
T-HEHS-00-111
Published: May 09, 2000. Publicly Released: May 09, 2000.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO discussed the usage of the social security number (SSN), focusing on: (1) federal laws and regulations directing the number's use; (2) the non-federal purposes for which the number is used; and (3) what businesses and state governments believe the impact would be if federal laws limiting the use of SSNs were passed.
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Computer matchingConfidential communicationsIdentity theftFederal aid programsMedicaidRight of privacySocial security benefitsSocial security numberState programsSupplemental security income