Executive Order 13478

Amendments To Executive Order 9397 Relating To Federal Agency Use of Social Security Numbers

Ordered by George W. Bush on November 18, 2008

Summary

Updates and amends a prior EO to provide federal agencies with greater flexibility regarding the use of Social Security numbers as personal identifiers. Clarifies language, updates references, and replaces outdated agency names with current equivalents. Emphasizes protecting personal identifiers from unlawful use. Specifies no enforceable rights or benefits created.

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