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Digital Social Security Numbers Launch Amid Security Concerns

5/7/2025

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Beginning summer 2025, the Social Security Administration will launch digital Social Security numbers through the "my Social Security" portal, promising greater convenience and security. However, while many experts applaud this innovation, worries linger about its accessibility for older adults and the potential for identity theft. Rest assured, traditional paper cards will still be an option.

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Beginning summer 2025, the Social Security Administration will launch digital Social Security numbers through the "my Social Security" portal, promising greater convenience and security. However, while many experts applaud this innovation, worries linger about its accessibility for older adults and the potential for identity theft. Rest assured, traditional paper cards will still be an option.