Government Quietly Updates How It Stalks Your Data
Published Date: 11/25/2025
Notice
Summary
The Social Security Administration is updating how it shares certain personal info to help stop fraud and wrong payments. This change mainly affects people with Social Security records and kicks in right away, except for one new sharing rule that starts December 26, 2025. The public can comment on this update until that date, but no new costs or delays are expected.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
SSA may share records with Treasury
If you have Social Security records, the Social Security Administration will be allowed to disclose your information to the U.S. Department of the Treasury to review payment and award eligibility through the Do Not Pay Working System for identifying, preventing, or recouping improper payments. This change is applicable upon publication on November 25, 2025, but the new routine use to share data with Treasury is effective December 26, 2025. The agency says the public may comment through December 26, 2025 and that no new costs or delays are expected.
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-13420, Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Cardiovascular Disorders
The Social Security Administration updated the rules for deciding disability claims related to heart and blood vessel problems for both adults and kids. These changes use the latest medical info and public feedback to make sure decisions are fair and clear. The new rules kick in on October 30, 2026, and could speed up or improve benefit approvals for people with serious heart conditions.
2026-19573, Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
The Social Security Administration wants your thoughts on some forms they use to decide benefits, including a new one. If you or someone you know applies for Social Security benefits, this affects you! They’re asking for comments by October 26, 2026, to make sure the forms are clear and not too much work to fill out.
2026-19572, Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Request
The Social Security Administration wants your feedback on some forms they use to check self-employment income for benefits. They’re updating and extending these forms and want to make sure they’re easy to use and not too much work. If you have thoughts, send them by November 23, 2026, so they can keep things running smoothly without extra costs or hassle.
2026-19250, Charging Standard Administrative Fees for Non-Program Information
Starting October 1, 2026, the Social Security Administration is updating the fees it charges for providing information that’s not related to Social Security programs. If you request records for other reasons, you’ll now pay a standardized fee that covers the full cost of getting that info to you. This change helps keep fees fair and consistent for everyone.
2026-17814, Social Security Ruling, SSR 26-2p; Titles II and XVI: Documenting and Evaluating Disability in Young Adults
Starting October 1, 2026, the Social Security Administration is updating how it checks and documents disabilities in young adults applying for benefits. This new ruling replaces the old one from 2011, making the rules clearer and adding fresh examples to help everyone understand better. If you’re a young adult or help one, these changes could affect how quickly and fairly disability claims are handled, with no new costs announced.
2026-17746, Rescission of Social Security Acquiescence Ruling 90-2(2)
The Commissioner of Social Security gives notice of the rescission of AR 90-2(2): Ruppert v. Bowen, 871 F.2d 1172 (2d Cir. 1989)--Evaluation of a Rental Subsidy as In-Kind Income for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefit Calculation Purposes--Title XVI of the Social Security Act (Act).
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-20930, Monthly Notice; Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is sharing updates on changes to nuclear plant licenses that don’t pose safety risks. These updates affect plant operators and the public by allowing quicker license fixes without delays, with a chance to comment or request hearings by late December and January. This keeps nuclear plants running smoothly and safely without costly hold-ups.
Next: 2025-20932, Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
The Department of Homeland Security is updating the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), which tracks international students and exchange visitors in the U.S. They’re asking for public feedback until December 26, 2025, to make sure the system works well and isn’t too much trouble. This update affects schools, students, and government agencies, aiming to keep things smooth without adding extra costs or delays.