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Inquiry into Government Access and Use of Citizens' Personal Data

The House of Representatives is requesting information from the President regarding how the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) accesses and uses citizens' personal data from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Citizens may be concerned about the security and purpose of processing their data, such as that from the NUMIDENT system, including whether it will be used to deny benefits or create a centralized database.
Key points
The U.S. government is asked to disclose how the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) accesses and uses citizens' personal data from the Social Security Administration (SSA).
The inquiry seeks details on the creation of a cloud-based copy of the NUMIDENT system (containing identification data), including risk assessments and security protocols.
It is crucial to clarify whether this data will be used for audits, denying benefits, creating a centralized database, selling information, or training artificial intelligence.
The House of Representatives wants to know which specific individuals from DOGE had access to NUMIDENT and other personal data of citizens after March 14, 2025.
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Additional Information
Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the Department of Government Efficiency's access to and usage of NUMIDENT and other personally identifiable information in the possession of the Social Security Administration.
Print number: HRES 701
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Process start date: 2025-09-11