SSA has established a process for
verifying the identity of individuals who use the Internet to
request personal information from SSA. Electronic screens solicit
identity information that will be verified by comparing it with
information in SSA's records. The screens must be completed and
identity authenticated before the requestor can use SSA Internet
services, e.g., request for Medicare Replacement Card, request for
Social Security Statement, etc. The respondents are individuals who
request personal information from SSA via the Internet.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.