SSA ‘corrects’ millions of Social Security Number database files
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ByChristian Robles,
Technology Reporter, Nextgov/FCW
October 26, 2026 05:34 PM ET
The agency says the data cleaning is part of its commitment to prevent fraud, but at least one group is raising concerns about the work.
The Social Security Administration has used internal and external data to correct nearly 15% of all active Social Security Numbers across 330 million U.S. citizens and nearly 390 million total records, according to a press release from last Tuesday.
The agency says updates to its SSN databases reflect its commitment to protecting Americans’ identity, preventing fraud and preserving proper program administration.
“The Social Security Number database is our country’s books and records. The database’s accuracy is essential to maintaining integrity of government services for citizens,” SSA Commissioner Frank Bisignano said in the release.
The agency says the SSN cleanup effort has added 17 million death dates to...
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