Prohibition on unauthorized data mining and privacy violations

(a) No Federal officer, special government employee, or contractor shall collect, share, or use Social Security data or personally identifiable information of beneficiaries or applicants for any purpose other than administering Social Security programs consistent with existing privacy laws. (b) Any data mining or use of Social Security or personal data for commercial, political, or unauthorized purposes is prohibited. (c) Violations of this section shall be subject to investigation and penalties under applicable Federal privacy and data protection laws.