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MySocialSecurity Internet Registration & Sign In Terms of Service
1. Sign In or Create an Account - p.39 in Internet screen package (Attachment A.1)

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You can only create an account using your own personal
information and for your own exclusive use.
You cannot create an account on behalf of another person
or using another person’s information or identity, even if
you have that person’s written permission.
For example, you cannot create an account for another
person:
 With whom you have a business relationship
 For whom you are a representative payee, or
 For whom you are an appointed representative.
Unauthorized use of this service may subject you to
criminal or civil penalties, or both.

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2. Create an Account “Terms of Service” Highlighted Language Changed to:
p.5 in Internet screen package

You can only create an account using your own personal
information and for your own exclusive use. You cannot
create an account on behalf of another person or using
another person’s information or identity, even if you
have that person’s written permission.
For example, you cannot create an account for another
person:
 With whom you have a business relationship
 For whom you are a representative payee, or
 For whom you are an appointed representative.
Only you can use the account that you create with us.
You can never share the use of your account with
anyone else under any circumstances. You can never
use another person’s account.

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You accept that the responsibility to properly protect
any information provided to you by Social Security is
yours and that you are the responsible party should
any information on or from your computer or other
device be improperly disclosed. You agree that
Social Security is not responsible for the improper
disclosure of any information that Social Security has
provided to you, whether due to your own
negligence or the wrongful acts of others.

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3. Signing In “Terms of Service”
p. 41 in Internet screen package

I am using this service with the account that I
created myself using my own personal information
and identity. I am not using an account created by
another person or created using another person’s
information or identity, even if I have that person’s
written permission.
I will never share the use of my account with
anyone else under any circumstances. I will never
use another person’s account.

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I accept that the responsibility to properly protect any
information provided to me by Social Security is mine and
that I am the responsible party should any information on or
from my computer or other device be improperly disclosed. I
agree that Social Security is not responsible for the improper
disclosure of any information that Social Security has
provided to me, whether due to my negligence or the
wrongful acts of others.

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4. Finish Setting Up your Account – Terms of Service
p.33 in Internet screen package

Highlighted Language Changed to:
You accept that the responsibility to properly protect
any information provided to you by Social Security is
yours and that you are the responsible party should
any information on or from your computer or other
device be improperly disclosed. You agree that Social
Security is not responsible for the improper
disclosure of any information that Social Security has
provided to you, whether due to your own negligence
or the wrongful acts of others.

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5. Reset or Disable Extra Security – Terms of Service – p.74 in package

Highlighted Language Changed to:
You accept that the responsibility to properly protect
any information provided to you by Social Security is
yours and that you are the responsible party should
any information on or from your computer or other
device be improperly disclosed. You agree that
Social Security is not responsible for the improper
disclosure of any information that Social Security has
provided to you, whether due to your own
negligence or the wrongful acts of others.

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6. Add Extra Security – Terms of Service – p.102 in Internet screen package

Highlighted Language Changed to:
You accept that the responsibility to properly protect
any information provided to you by Social Security is
yours and that you are the responsible party should
any information on or from your computer or other
device be improperly disclosed. You agree that
Social Security is not responsible for the improper
disclosure of any information that Social Security has
provided to you, whether due to your own
negligence or the wrongful acts of others.

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HELP MESSAGE:
1. Informational page on text message -- Show me how it works
p.122 in Internet screen package

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This provides extra security because
even if someone gets your username and
password, he or she still will not be able
to use your account information.

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ERROR MESSAGES

1. Error Identity Lockout -- -- Banned/Not Banned from Field Office
p.43 in Internet screen package

Highlighed Language
Changed to:
We have suspended your
electronic access to our online
services.

3/7/2014
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