Summary
The Social Security Administration (SSA) responded to whistleblower allegations about mishandling sensitive data. Commissioner Frank Bisignano stated that a review found no unauthorized access or security breaches in the SSA's data storage. He emphasized the agency's commitment to protecting personal information and maintaining strict security protocols.
Key Facts
- Whistleblower Charles Borges filed a complaint alleging SSA mishandled data in a cloud environment.
- Borges claimed the cloud environment had weak access controls and poor data practices.
- Senate Finance Committee Chair Mike Crapo sought clarification on the data's security.
- SSA Commissioner Frank Bisignano stated that their review found no data breaches.
- The agency ensures 24/7 monitoring and risk assessments to protect personal information.
- SSA data is stored in secure, monitored servers, not unsecured cloud systems.
- Employee data access at the SSA requires vetting and multiple approvals.
- The Supreme Court allowed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to access SSA data earlier this year.
