Privacy Act Statements
The Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-108 require agencies (and their contractors) to provide a Privacy Act statement, if there is a collection of personally identifiable information (PII) that will be stored in a system of records, regardless of how the collection occurs. The agency is required to provide a Privacy Act statement on the form used to collect the information or on a separate form that can be retained by the individual.
Among other things, the Privacy Act statement describes the legal authority that authorizes the collection, whether the collection is mandatory or voluntary, the primary purpose for which the information is collected, the effect of not providing the information, and how else the agency may use the information pursuant to a routine use. In situations where we collect information by telephone, the agency shall orally provide the required information and provide a means by which the individual can receive the information in writing:
National 800 Number and Field Office Lines
The Social Security Act allows us to collect information you provide during this call to run our programs. Information you provide is voluntary, but not providing such may prevent us from providing requested services. As law allows, we may share this information with government agencies, employers, and others listed in routine uses in our System of Records Notices, such as 60-0058 and 60-0089. Your information may also be used in computer matching programs for Federal benefits and to recoup debts under these programs. This Privacy Act statement and all SSA System of Records Notices are available at www.ssa.gov/privacy.
Social Security OIG Fraud Hotline
The Inspector General Act of 1978 allows us to collect information you provide during this call to investigate alleged fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct related to Social Security Administration programs and operations. Information you provide is voluntary, but not providing such may limit our ability to conduct a complete investigation. As law allows, we may share this information with government agencies and others listed in routine uses in our System of Records Notices, such as OIG-001 and OIG-002. When appropriate, your information may also be provided to the Social Security Administration for use in computer matching programs for Federal benefits and to recoup debts under these programs. This Privacy Act statement and all OIG and SSA System of Records Notices are available at www.ssa.gov/privacy.
Telehealth Consultative Examination Agreement
The Social Security Act allows us to collect this information, which we will use to schedule the consultative examination. Providing this information is voluntary, but not providing such will result in scheduling an in-person examination. As law permits, we may disclose this information per routine uses in System of Records Notice(s) (SORN) 60-0044 and 60-0320. We may also use it in computer matching programs to establish or verify eligibility for Federal benefit programs and to recoup debts under these programs. This Privacy Act statement and all SORNs are available at www.ssa.gov/privacy.
Fors Marsh (FMG) Studies – Form Signature Questionnaire
Section 205(a) of the Social Security Act and Executive Orders 12862, 13571, 13707, 13985, and 14058 allow SSA to collect your information, which will be used to conduct research and improve services at SSA. Providing this information is voluntary; not providing such will not affect you. As law permits, SSA may disclose your information per routine uses in System of Records Notice 60-0276; available at www.ssa.gov/privacy. Your information may also be used in computer matching programs to establish or verify eligibility for Federal benefit programs and to recoup debts under these programs.
The Social Security Act, as amended, allows us to collect this information, which we will use to develop and decide your claim for benefits. Providing this information is voluntary, but not providing such may prevent an accurate and timely decision on your claim. As law permits, we may disclose your information per routine uses in System of Records Notice (SORN) 60-0320. Your information may also be used in computer matching programs for Federal benefits eligibility and to recoup debts under these programs. This Privacy Act statement and all SORNs are available at www.ssa.gov/privacy.