On: Aaron Swartz's FBI File Released

[yankoff]

For any case or only for cases that were closed? And they don't even remove SSN, addresses and phone numbers?

[reaganing → yankoff]

You can request a file on any deceased person, and they'll give it to you in most cases.

Social security numbers of the deceased are also public information. Helps to prevent identity theft issues.

[apaprocki → yankoff]

You can request any deceased individual's SSN application (which includes SSN, address, birth date, parents' names) directly from the SSA with proof of death: https://secure.ssa.gov/apps9/eFOIA-FEWeb/internet/main.jsp