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Moderate impactGuidanceAnnounced

FCC and USAC launch new computer matching program to verify Lifeline eligibility

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: The program aims to improve verification of Lifeline benefits by sharing personal data between agencies.

Summary generated from the sources below. Check the primary source before relying on it; this is not legal advice.

Sources
Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program
Federal Register (privacy, cybersecurity, AI documents) · primary source · Sep 29, 2026
Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program
Federal Register (privacy, cybersecurity, AI documents) · Sep 29, 2026
Details
JurisdictionUnited States (federal)
RegulatorFederal Communications Commission
LawPrivacy Act of 1974
StatusAnnounced
PublishedSeptember 29, 2026
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsFederal Communications Commission, Universal Service Administrative Company, Connecticut Department of Social Services, Georgia Department of Human Services, Department of Family and Children Services
Topicsprivacy
Datapersonal