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Retention Policy for the Records that are Created and Managed by the Service Penions Unit
Background The GDPR puts forward the principle that personal data and sensitive personal data should not be retained for periods that are longer than necessary. In this context, the Service...
How Can I Get Help from the Department of Social Security
The Department of Social Security is committed to delivering a high-quality service to our beneficiaries and customers. We understand that our services have a positive impact on people's lives,...
Personal Details – Update
Overview This service allows you to update your personal details such as name, surname, sex identification, or date of birth with the Department of Social Security. You can view these details by...
The Retirement Pension Measures for those Born Before 1962
The first measure - engenders parity between pensioners born whether before 1962 or after, as it guarantees uniform pension increases from this year onwards. The measure redresses an anomaly...
Social Security’s Top 10 Webpages for 2023
The Social Security website offers a wide range of resources and tools to help individuals understand the various benefits and services available and how they can benefit from them. Whether you...
FAQs related to the death of a Social Security Beneficiary
1. What should be done in case of a person’s death in Malta? Anyone can register a death that took place in Malta and this can be done in person at one of the Public Registry offices. During such...
Latest Publications
NOTE: We try to update the Handbooks content on an ongoing basis as changes occur. However, in case of a conflict between the contents of the Handbook and the Act, Regulations and Rulings, the latter take precedence.
Manual on Social Security Contributions, Benefits and Pensions
Media Production
(maltese version only)
Pension Reform
Service Pensions Manual (PDF Format)