POMS Reference

GN 03316: Disclosure to Administer SSA Programs and Other Miscellaneous Disclosures

BASIC (09-05)

A. Policy

1. Disclosure to Prosecute Alleged Violations of Standards of Conduct Governing Federal Employees Relating to Misuse of Digital Lock Systems, Electronic Card Systems, or Similar Devices

Disclosure may be made to Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies responsible for investigating, prosecuting, enforcing or implementing a statute, rule or regulation, or order when SSA information relating to digital lock systems, electronic card systems or other electronic access devices concerning access to SSA facilities indicates a possible violation of civil or criminal statutes or alleged violations of Standards of Conduct governing Federal employees.

Relevant information may be disclosed from system of records 60-0270—Records of Individuals Authorized Entry Into Secured Areas By Digital Lock Systems, Electronic Key Card Systems or Other Electronic Access Devices.

2. Disclosure to Protect the Safety of SSA Employees, the Public Conducting Business with SSA, and SSA Facilities

Disclosure may be made to appropriate Federal, State, local, or contract security entities when necessary to protect the safety of SSA employees and customers, the security of the SSA workplace and the operation of SSA facilities, or to assist investigations or prosecutions with respect to activities that affect such safety and security or activities that disrupt the operations of SSA facilities (also, see GN 03312.010A.1.).

Relevant information may be disclosed from the following systems of records:

  • 60-0005—Administrative Law Judge Working File on Claimant Cases,

  • 60-0066—Claims Development Record,

  • 60-0058—Master Files of Social Security Number (SSN) Holders and SSN Applications System,

  • 60-0078—Public Inquiry Correspondence File,

  • 60-0089—Claims Folders System,

  • 60-0090—Master Beneficiary Record,

  • 60-0103—Supplemental Security Income Record and Special Veterans Benefits System,

  • 60-0320—Electronic Disability (eDib) Claim File, and

  • 60-0330—eWork.

B. Procedure

See GN 03316.001D.