The government inacted the Privacy Act not too many years ago. My question is, why is it that when you applie for housing assistance or food stamps they have to have your bank account number? In the age of identity theft being rampant, why would I trust anyone with my bank account number? If the government made a law for citizens privacy WHY are they breaking it by asking for these things? Just a point to ponder, am curious as to what others have to say.
Answer:
You bet and they are covered by the Privacy Act. Do you really want people with money in the bank getting assistance when others who have nothing being refused?
If you are the one asking for help from the government then you need to be cooperative. They need to find out that you don't have thousands and thousands of dollars in there, thus, disqualifying you. They also would need the number for a direct deposit payment, should you qualify.
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