Disclosure of your social security number is voluntary. It is requested however pursuant to Section 119.071(5)(a)2, Florida Statutes. Social security numbers are used by the Department of Economic Opportunity for tracking program participation and may be helpful in providing you timely and accurate information. Social security numbers held by the Department are confidential and exempt from Section 119.07(1), Florida Statutes and Section 24(a), Article I of the State Constitution.