US builds new Social Security database with personal data of millions

The US government is creating a centralized Social Security database containing identity, income, benefits, and contact records for millions, with provisions for sharing certain files with other federal agencies. The scope and access conditions remain partially unclear, raising privacy and oversight concerns. This marks a significant expansion of federal data integration, potentially affecting civil liberties and administrative efficiency.

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