What happened
The Federal Communications Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Company will conduct a computer matching program with the Connecticut Department of Social Services. The program is intended to verify the eligibility of applicants and subscribers of the Lifeline program. The notice was issued under the Privacy Act of 1974 and comments close on 2026-10-29.
Why it matters for trust and compliance
- Its status is announced. It is not law yet. Track it, but do not treat it as an obligation.
- The program aims to improve verification of Lifeline benefits by sharing personal data between agencies.
Who is affected
telecommunications government controller processor Federal Communications Commission Universal Service Administrative Company Connecticut Department of Social Services Georgia Department of Human Services Department of Family and Children Services
Recommended actions
- Check that privacy notices describe the practices this addresses.