HEARING: Chairman Johnson Announces Hearing on the Role of Social Security Numbers in Identity Theft and Options to Guard Their Privacy
Focus Of The Hearing:
The Subcommittee will examine the impacts of identity theft, the role of SSNs in abetting identity theft, and options to restrict its use. In addition, the role of the SSN in administering Social Security programs and how the Social Security Administration protects SSNs will be considered, along with legislative proposals to limit the use of SSNs.
Hearing Advisory:
Chairman Johnson Announces Hearing on the Role of Social Security Numbers in Identity Theft and Options to Guard Their Privacy
Johnson Opening Statement
Witnesses:
The Honorable Patrick P. O’Carroll Jr.
Inspector General, Social Security Administration
Testimony
Maneesha Mithal
Associate Director of the Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, Federal Trade Commission
Testimony
Theresa L. Gruber
Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Office of Operations, Social Security Administration
Testimony