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The Presidential Executive Order 13984, issued by Donald J. Trump, addresses the threat posed by foreign cyber actors using U.S. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) products for malicious activities. The order requires IaaS providers to verify the identities of foreign users and maintain transaction records to help combat cyber threats. It also outlines special measures for jurisdictions or persons involved in harmful cyber activities and encourages collaboration and information sharing among IaaS providers. The order further emphasizes ensuring sufficient resources for its implementation.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is re-opening the comment period for a proposed rule about collecting biometric data, such as facial images, from non-U.S. citizens entering and leaving the United States. This extension allows people to give feedback for an extra 30 days until March 12, 2021. The rule aims to improve how the CBP verifies identities using biometric technology, like facial recognition, for better accuracy and security. U.S. citizens can choose not to participate in this biometric verification process.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a request for public comments on the collection of information it conducts. This is part of a requirement to renew the approval for using various forms, such as the Integrated Registration Services System, which helps verify identities for secure communication. Another form described is the Notification of a Social Security Number to Employers, which assists in ensuring employers have accurate information for wage reporting. The SSA seeks feedback on how to improve these procedures and reduce the burden on respondents.

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), part of the U.S. Treasury Department, has issued a Geographic Targeting Order for certain money services businesses along the southwest border of the U.S. These businesses must report currency transactions of more than $200 but not more than $10,000 and verify the identity of those making these transactions. The order, effective from April 14, 2025, to September 9, 2025, covers specific areas in California and Texas and aims to combat illegal financial activities by drug cartels. Failure to comply with this order could result in civil or criminal penalties.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a new emergency information collection tool called the Security Authentication PIN (SAP) to strengthen security measures during phone interactions. This tool will help verify user identities for certain services like direct deposit changes and flagged claims, reducing fraud risk. The process involves generating a unique PIN through a mySocial Security account and sharing it with a technician when making requests over the phone. While mandatory under the emergency rule, people can still visit local offices to verify their identity in person if they prefer not to use the SAP system.

The Department of Education is seeking public comments on the extension of an existing information collection related to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The purpose of this collection is to verify the identity of individuals requesting personal records, ensuring accurate and timely processing of these requests. The department is particularly interested in feedback on whether this process is necessary, how it might be improved, and ways to reduce the burden on respondents. The deadline for submitting comments is March 12, 2021.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is seeking public comments on a proposed new information collection initiative. This initiative involves gathering applicants' social media identifiers to enhance identity verification and national security screening as directed by Executive Order 14161. The public can submit comments on this proposal within the 60-day period ending on May 5, 2025, through the regulations.gov website. The initiative estimates a total of approximately 285,999 hours of public burden, yet no additional costs are anticipated for respondents beyond current requirements.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) seeks public comments on revising an information collection process under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This process involves collecting identity-related information from individuals who request access to U.S. Federal Government web applications to verify their identity and create a user account. The FAA emphasizes the importance of public feedback on whether this information collection is necessary, its accuracy, and possible ways to enhance or simplify it. Comments should be submitted by June 16, 2025, through various means, including electronically, by mail, or fax.