### Question
How is the term Death Master File defined?


### Answer
The term **Death Master File** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1306c* as the following:

> information on the name, social security account number, date of birth, and date of death of deceased individuals maintained by the Commissioner of Social Security, other than information that was provided to such Commissioner under section 405(r) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1306c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XI-GENERAL PROVISIONS, PEER REVIEW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION > Part A-General Provisions**

