Can I use my social security card if someone else finds it?

I lost my social security card and someone else found it, so I can't use it.

Once the social security card is lost, it cannot be used even if it is found by others. First of all, the social security card is password protected, and the unknown password cannot be operated; Secondly, when using a social security card, it is usually necessary to provide personal identification that matches the card information, such as ID number and avatar, to ensure that the user of the card is himself; In addition, the social security card has a wide range of functions, including medical settlement, handling endowment insurance affairs, job registration, unemployment registration, applying for unemployment insurance benefits, participating in employment training, labor ability appraisal and applying for work-related injury insurance benefits. These operations require the cardholder's personal information verification. Therefore, once the social security card is accidentally lost, you should immediately report the loss and reissue a new card to prevent possible property losses.

Security function of social security card:

1, personal information encryption: the social security card has a built-in chip to store personal identity information and social security information, and encryption technology is adopted to protect data security;

2. Password protection: When using the social security card, you need to enter a personal password to prevent unauthorized use;

3. Real-name authentication: social security cards must pass real-name authentication when handling and using them to ensure the identity of the card and the cardholder is consistent;

4. Transaction record monitoring: the use record of social security card will be recorded by the system, which is convenient for monitoring and tracking abnormal transactions;

5. Report the loss in time: the cardholder can report the loss quickly by telephone or online service to prevent the card from being fraudulently used by others.

To sum up, once the social security card is lost, it needs to provide personal identification because of password protection, and the person who finds it cannot use it. At the same time, due to its many functions such as medical settlement and insurance affairs, it is necessary to carry out strict personal information verification. Therefore, cardholders should report the loss quickly and reapply to avoid potential economic risks and personal information disclosure.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) social insurance law

Article 4

Employers and individuals in People's Republic of China (PRC) pay social insurance premiums according to law, and have the right to inquire about payment records and personal rights records, and require social insurance agencies to provide social insurance consultation and other related services. Individuals enjoy social insurance benefits according to law and have the right to supervise the payment of their own units.