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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued a notice in compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and Executive Order 14168, aiming to modify the system of records related to Social Security Numbers (SSNs). This notice includes updates such as revising categories of individuals covered, removing gender references, clarifying the system's location to include cloud-based environments, and improving readability. In addition, the SSA readdresses routine uses and safeguarding measures, and invites public comments on these changes by March 24, 2025. This initiative is intended to enhance privacy protection, system efficiency, and compliance with new federal directives.

The Department of State is seeking public comments on its proposed renewal of the application form for a U.S. passport, known as form DS-11. This form is used to gather necessary information from individuals or households for issuing passports. Recent updates to the form include a statement that applicants are not required to register as sex offenders and a change to request "sex" instead of "gender" in alignment with a recent Executive Order. The form can be downloaded online or obtained from passport agencies and U.S. consulates, and must be submitted with evidence of citizenship and identity. The public has until March 17, 2025, to submit comments.

The Department of State has requested public comments on its proposed information collection concerning the U.S. Passport Renewal Application for Eligible Individuals, also known as form DS-82. This proposal allows eligible U.S. citizens to renew their passports using either a paper form or an online process. Recent updates include changes to language regarding gender, now requiring applicants to state their biological sex according to Executive Order 14168. Interested parties have until March 20, 2025, to provide feedback on this information collection.