# 5 CFR § 9801.106: Use and collection of social security numbers

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9801.106

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 CFR § 9801.106
- **Heading:** Use and collection of social security numbers
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 5—Administrative Personnel > CHAPTER XCVIII—COUNCIL OF THE INSPECTORS GENERAL ON INTEGRITY AND EFFICIENCY > PART 9801—PRIVACY ACT REGULATIONS > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

(a) 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
(b) Notification to individual. Individuals requested to provide their social security numbers must be informed of:
(1) Whether providing social security numbers is mandatory or voluntary;
(2) The statutory or regulatory authority that authorizes the collection of social security numbers; and
(3) The uses that will be made of the numbers.

## Nearby sections

- [5 CFR § 9801.101 § 9801.101 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9801.101.md)
- [5 CFR § 9801.102 § 9801.102 CIGIE organization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9801.102.md)
- [5 CFR § 9801.103 § 9801.103 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9801.103.md)
- [5 CFR § 9801.104 § 9801.104 Rules for determining if an individual is the subject of a record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9801.104.md)
- [5 CFR § 9801.105 § 9801.105 Employee standards of conduct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9801.105.md)
- [5 CFR § 9801.106 § 9801.106 Use and collection of social security numbers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9801.106.md)
- [5 CFR § 9801.107 § 9801.107 Other rights and services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9801.107.md)
- [5 CFR § 9801.201 § 9801.201 Requests for access.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9801.201.md)
- [5 CFR § 9801.202 § 9801.202 Response to requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9801.202.md)
- [5 CFR § 9801.203 § 9801.203 Granting access.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9801.203.md)
- [5 CFR § 9801.204 § 9801.204 Special procedures: Medical records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9801.204.md)
- [5 CFR § 9801.205 § 9801.205 Appeals from denials of requests for access to records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9801.205.md)
- [5 CFR § 9801.206 § 9801.206 Response to appeal of a denial of access.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9801.206.md)
- [5 CFR § 9801.207 § 9801.207 Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9801.207.md)

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