Protecting Americans’ Social Security Data Act
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Overview
This bill, the Protecting Americans’ Social Security Data Act, restricts access to Social Security data systems by political appointees and special government employees. It establishes a civil right of action for individuals whose information is improperly accessed or disclosed, allowing them to sue the United States or the responsible individual. The bill also creates penalties for unauthorized access or disclosure of beneficiary information and requires the Social Security Administration’s Office of the Inspector General to investigate and report on such violations to Congress.
Key provisions
- Prohibits political appointees and special government employees from accessing Social Security data systems containing beneficiary information.
- Establishes a civil right of action for individuals whose information is negligently accessed or disclosed.
- Creates monetary damages for unauthorized access or disclosure of beneficiary information.
- Requires the Social Security Administration’s Office of the Inspector General to investigate and report on unauthorized access or disclosure.
- Defines ‘beneficiary data system’ to include specific SSA databases.
- Provides for notification to individuals whose information is accessed or disclosed in criminal investigations.
- Establishes a two-year statute of limitations for bringing civil actions.
- Requires the Comptroller of the United States to submit a report to Congress on the effects of the bill and related investigations.
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