Mmastodon WorldUS Politics first seen 11 h ago, last 8 h ago, peak #1

Parent declines 'Trump Account' for children over privacy concerns

Original: RE: https:// mstdn.social/@dalfen/117359222 146535288 I am also concerned about # privacy and # security — At tax time,

A parent says they turned down the option to open a "Trump Account" for their under-18 children at tax time, citing privacy and security worries. The new savings accounts are attached to children's Social Security numbers, and the parent is uneasy about having a government-linked account opened in each child's name. The post is drawing attention as families weigh whether to enrol.

Why now: The new Trump Account programme is prompting parents to debate the privacy implications of tying accounts to children's Social Security numbers.

Trump AccountsSocial Security AdministrationUnited States

Open on mastodon →

Evidence

• RE: https:// mstdn.social/@dalfen/117359222 146535288 I am also concerned about # privacy and # security — At tax time, I had the option of opening a "Trump Account" for my under-18-year-olds, and I declined. Now there is an account in their name attached to their Social… · dalfen@mstdn.social · 5

API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/1447519