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.
2026-16137, Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program
In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as amended, this notice announces a new matching program with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Under this matching program, OPM will provide SSA with civil service benefit and payment data. This disclosure will provide SSA with information necessary to verify an individual's self-certification of eligibility for the Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs program (Extra Help). It will also enable SSA to identify individuals who may qualify for Extra Help as part of the agency's Medicare outreach efforts.
2026-15449, Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Request
2026-15448, Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
2026-11585, Penalty Inflation Adjustments for Civil Monetary Penalties
Starting June 10, 2026, the Social Security Administration is updating its civil penalty amounts to keep up with inflation. This means fines for breaking certain rules will be a bit higher to match today’s prices. If you deal with SSA rules, watch out—penalties are now adjusted every year to stay fair and current!
2026-11050, Notice on Penalty Inflation Adjustments for Civil Monetary Penalties
The Social Security Administration is keeping civil monetary penalties (fines) at the same 2025 levels through January 14, 2027. This means anyone who might face these fines won’t see increases for now, even though they usually adjust for inflation every year. So, if you’re involved with Social Security rules, the penalty amounts won’t change for a while.
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.