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The General Services Administration (GSA) has been advised to take further action to safeguard sensitive information processed through Login.gov, an identity verification platform used by numerous federal agencies. Although the platform has generally adhered to recommended data protection practices, a federal review highlighted a critical gap: GSA has not yet shown that it is effectively testing the integrity of Login.gov’s backup data.
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Launched in 2017, Login.gov offers services such as multi-factor authentication and identity proofing to help verify users accessing government websites. However, from 2020 through 2023, it provided fewer features than some commercial solutions, particularly in areas like biometric verification. It wasn’t until late 2024 that Login.gov aligned its identity-proofing capabilities with federal standards. During the same period, federal agencies spent around $209 million on commercial identity solutions compared to $32.5 million on Login.gov, though a full cost comparison was not possible due to limited vendor pricing disclosures.
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In its audit, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that while Login.gov met most privacy practice guidelines outlined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), it lacked full implementation of backup data testing policies. GSA attributed this shortfall to staffing shortages in its security engineering team, which were not resolved until early 2024. Although GSA has since established a data protection policy, it has yet to provide evidence that its backup testing procedures are operational and effective.
The GAO’s recommendation called on GSA’s Technology Transformation Services to ensure that Login.gov demonstrates full implementation of its backup testing policy. GSA agreed with the recommendation and is expected to report on its progress as corrective actions are completed.
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