SSA Sets Up a New System to Organize Client Data
Published Date: 10/30/2026
Notice
Summary
The Social Security Administration is launching a new system called the Client Data System to keep customer info organized and consistent across their programs. This change helps SSA serve people faster and better by having all key data in one place. The system starts now, but some new rules kick in November 30, 2026, and the public can comment until then—no extra costs involved!
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 3 costs, 1 mixed.
One central Customer Data file
SSA is creating the Client Data System to put key customer information in one place so employees can view a customer's records from one location. The SORN is effective on publication (October 29, 2026) and the system will include identity, contact, benefits, earnings, accommodation, and other data fields about people issued Social Security numbers.
Data shared with Treasury Do Not Pay system
SSA may disclose information from the Client Data System to the U.S. Department of the Treasury to review payments through the Do Not Pay Working System to identify, prevent, or recoup improper payments. The new routine uses are effective November 30, 2026.
Records may be provided to DHS to locate aliens
SSA may disclose Client Data System records to the Department of Homeland Security to identify and locate noncitizens under section 290(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1360(b)). This routine use is part of the system notice effective November 30, 2026.
Data shared with State agencies for benefits administration
SSA will disclose Client Data System information to Federal, State, or local agencies for administering income or health programs, including Medicaid, TANF, and food stamp programs. That routine use is part of the system notice and applies with routine uses effective November 30, 2026.
Use of third-party collectors to recover overpayments
SSA may disclose Client Data System records to third parties, including private collection contractors, to assist in recovering overpayments. This routine use is listed in the system notice and the routine uses become effective November 30, 2026.
SSA may use your contact info for outreach
SSA may use contact information (for example, email addresses) in the Client Data System to notify people about programs, online services, SSA events, and surveys as part of program outreach. The SORN is effective on publication and outreach use is described in the notice.
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