Understanding the New Social Security Online Access

What major update did the Social Security Administration recently announce?

• The ability to apply for benefits online

• Online access to Social Security numbers

• A new Social Security card design

• Increased benefits for retirees

What is one of the main reasons for the Social Security Administration's shift to online access?

• To eliminate the need for physical cards

• To meet the growing demand for digital services

• To reduce the number of Social Security offices

• To increase the number of Social Security numbers

How does the new online access aim to reduce identity theft?

• By requiring physical cards for verification

• By using advanced encryption and authentication

• By limiting access to Social Security offices

• By issuing new Social Security numbers

What political argument is made in favor of the digital upgrade to Social Security services?

• It eliminates the need for physical cards

• It strengthens Social Security by making services more efficient

• It reduces government spending

• It increases the number of Social Security offices

What is a concern raised by privacy advocates regarding online access to Social Security numbers?

• It could lead to more physical card theft

• It will make it harder to access Social Security benefits

• It might make Social Security numbers more vulnerable to hackers

• It will increase the cost of Social Security services

What is a potential limitation of the new online access to Social Security numbers?

• It may not be accessible to those without reliable internet

• It requires a fee to access

• It is only available to people under 65

• It requires a physical visit to a Social Security office

What is a recommended security feature for a My Social Security account?

• No authentication required

• Two-factor authentication

• Password sharing

• Single-factor authentication

What future possibilities does digital access to Social Security numbers suggest?

• The elimination of Social Security numbers

• The introduction of digital driver's licenses and passports

• The end of physical Social Security cards

• The creation of a new Social Security number system

Why is it still important to keep a physical Social Security card even with online access?

• It may be needed for specific situations

• It is the only way to verify identity

• It is required for all online transactions

• It is required for voting

What is the broader significance of the Social Security Administration's move to online access?

• It marks the end of Social Security benefits

• It is a step towards modernizing services

• It will increase the number of Social Security offices

• It will eliminate the need for Social Security numbers