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Social Security is building one 'Client Data System' profile on everyone with an SSN, combining 12 record systems

Who's covered · Customer Service Record System (60-0350) vs. new Client Data System (60-0392)First seen Oct 29 · Quoted from the documents

~~deleted: This system maintains information about individuals who visit an SSA office, including those conducting business with SSA~~ inserted: This system maintains information on individuals who have been issued a Social Security number (SSN), including those who have conducted business with SSA beyond enumeration.

What changed recently: Social Security is building one 'Client Data System' profile on everyone with an SSN, combining 12 record systems

A new SSA records system keeps one profile per SSN: citizenship, earnings, benefits, marriage history, call notes, alert flags. Email may be used for surveys. Comments close Nov 29.

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Social Security is building one 'Client Data System' profile on everyone with an SSN, combining 12 record systems
A new SSA records system keeps one profile per SSN: citizenship, earnings, benefits, marriage history, call notes, alert flags. Email may be used for surveys. Comments close Nov 29.
inserted: We may also use contact information (e.g., email addresses) provided by individuals who conduct business with SSA for program outreach (e.g., notification about our programs, online services, SSA events, and surveys)
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Privacyhttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/search?conditions%5Bagencies%5D%5B%5D=social-security-administration&conditions%5Btype%5D%5B%5D=NOTICE&conditions%5Bterm%5D=%22system+of+records%22&order=newestlast changed Oct 29, 2026