Digitization of South Africa’s social protection system undermines constitutional rights: Research
A working paper by the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) has noted that the complete shift to digital for South…
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Social Security Admin eases phone ID verification rules, but confusion persists
Through this past spring and summer, the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) rules for changing direct deposit information by phone have…
SSA’s ID proofing push fuels access concerns amid claims of customer service gains
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is navigating a contentious balancing act as it works to modernize its customer service infrastructure…
Cybersecurity failures leave US Social Security data at risk
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a public rebuke of the Social Security Administration (SSA) for failing to resolve…
Digital access to social security number promises speed but worries users
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is introducing a new feature that allows individuals with a my Social Security account to…
South Africa begins biometric IDV for grant benefits May 5
South Africa’s social security agency (SASSA) has introduced changes to ID verification for some categories of social grant beneficiaries expected…
SSA reverses in-person identity verification course again
Following intense public outcry and mounting political pressure, the Social Security Administration (SSA) – beleaguered under Elon Musk’s so-called Department…
Millions face new hurdles under US Social Security ID verification overhaul
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is preparing to roll out new identity-proofing requirements that could affect millions of Americans, reshaping…
Social Security Administration walks back identity proofing requirements
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has backpaddled from its announcement last week that it was overhauling its identity verification procedures…
The Trump administration says it has a plan to expand eCBSV access
The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Electronic Consent-Based Social Security Number Verification (eCBSV) service is undergoing a makeover by the Trump…
