§9801.106. Use and collection of social security numbers.
5 C.F.R. § 9801.106
No denial of right, benefit, or privilege. Individuals may not be denied any right, benefit, or privilege as a result of refusing to provide their social security numbers, unless the collection is required by Federal statute; and
Notification to individual. Individuals requested to provide their social security numbers must be informed of:
Whether providing social security numbers is mandatory or voluntary;
The statutory or regulatory authority that authorizes the collection of social security numbers; and
The uses that will be made of the numbers.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: Section 11 of the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, 5 U.S.C. app.; 5 U.S.C. 301, 552a; 31 U.S.C. 9701; Sec. 15010, Pub. L. 116-136, 134 Stat. 281.
Source
Source: 81 FR 86563, Dec. 1, 2016, unless otherwise noted.