**Section 7 of the Privacy Act of 1974** prohibits government agencies from denying benefits, rights, or privileges to individuals who refuse to disclose their Social Security number.
**What does Section 7 say?**
* It's illegal for any government agency to deny benefits, rights, or privileges based on a refusal to disclose a Social Security number.
* Government agencies must inform individuals if disclosure is mandatory or voluntary.
* Government agencies must explain the authority for requesting the Social Security number.
* Government agencies must explain how the Social Security number will be used.
**How does Section 7 apply?**
* Section 7 applies to federal, state, and local government agencies.
* Section 7 does not apply to disclosures made for criminal law enforcement investigations.
* Section 7 does not apply to disclosures made for tax administration.
* Section 7 does not apply to disclosures made for research or statistical projects.
**What does Section 7 say?**
* It's illegal for any government agency to deny benefits, rights, or privileges based on a refusal to disclose a Social Security number.
* Government agencies must inform individuals if disclosure is mandatory or voluntary.
* Government agencies must explain the authority for requesting the Social Security number.
* Government agencies must explain how the Social Security number will be used.
**How does Section 7 apply?**
* Section 7 applies to federal, state, and local government agencies.
* Section 7 does not apply to disclosures made for criminal law enforcement investigations.
* Section 7 does not apply to disclosures made for tax administration.
* Section 7 does not apply to disclosures made for research or statistical projects.