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Will My Identity Remain Confidential?
In some instances, informants may believe that the disclosure
of their identities may create problems or place them in
danger. We will protect the identity of complainants to
the maximum extent allowed by law and only release your
identity to those officials who have a need to know. Specifically,
Section 7(b) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 precludes
the IG from disclosing the identity of a Social Security
employee who reports an allegation or provides information,
without the employee's consent, unless the IG determines
that disclosure is unavoidable during the course of the
investigation. Non-SSA employees who report allegations
may also request confidentiality.
May I Remain Anonymous?
Yes, however, please keep in mind that your decision for
anonymity may limit our ability to conduct a complete investigation.
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