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SSA to Share Immigration Data, Sparking Privacy Concerns

11/18/2025

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) confirmed it will share citizenship and immigration information with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), a practice that started under the Trump administration.
Experts raised concerns about potential privacy violations and the government's failure to disclose data usage, which may breach the Privacy Act.
A related initiative aims to compel immigrants to self-deport by adding them to the SSA's deceased individuals database, restricting their access to jobs and services.
Former SSA commissioner Leland Dudek initially supported this initiative but later expressed disillusionment.

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Story summary

The Social Security Administration (SSA) confirmed it will share citizenship and immigration information with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), a practice that started under the Trump administration.
Experts raised concerns about potential privacy violations and the government's failure to disclose data usage, which may breach the Privacy Act.
A related initiative aims to compel immigrants to self-deport by adding them to the SSA's deceased individuals database, restricting their access to jobs and services.
Former SSA commissioner Leland Dudek initially supported this initiative but later expressed disillusionment.