Public Housing Fact Sheet
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This document answers common questions about public housing, including who is eligible to rent an apartment in public housing, how to apply, how the application process works, and what are the responsibilities of the housing authorities that own and manage the public housing.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Section 8
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Section 8 is a program that provides vouchers to eligible very low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers Federal assistance to VIHA to provide rental assistance for very low-income residents to make renting housing in the community affordable.
By: Virgin Islands Housing Authority
What You Should Know Before Applying For Public Housing
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There is information you must provide when applying for assisted housing. There are penalties that apply if you knowingly omit information or give false information.
By: Virgin Islands Housing Authority
Right to Privacy
Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?
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Enter information into this website and it will give you a report on benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: GovBenefits, A Partnership of Federal Agencies and Organizations
Confidentiality and Your HIV Status
If I file an HIV —related claim, can the insurance company tell my employer I’m HIV positive?
By: Virgin Islands Community Aids Resource & Education (VICARE)
Consumer Privacy Issues - FTC Web Site
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Advances in computer technology have made it possible for detailed information about people to be compiled and shared more easily and cheaply than ever. That's good for society as a whole and individual consumers. For example, it is easier for law enforcement to track down criminals, for banks to prevent fraud, and for consumers to learn about new products and services, allowing them to make better-informed purchasing decisions. At the same time, as personal information becomes more accessible, each of us - companies, associations, government agencies, and consumers - must take precautions to protect against the misuse of that information. The Federal Trade Commission is educating consumers and businesses about the importance of personal information privacy. Read more about our efforts, what we've learned, and what you can do to protect the privacy of your personal information.
By: Federal Trade Commission
HIV and Confidentiality
Am I required to take an HIV test? Can I get an anonymous test?
By: Virgin Islands Community Aids Resource & Education (VICARE)
Issues for Teens: HIV Positive Teens in School
If I test HIV positive, do I have to tell the other students in my classes?
By: Virgin Islands Community Aids Resource & Education (VICARE)
Lifestyle Discrimination in the Workplace: Your Right to Privacy Under Attack
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Private employers are using the power of the paycheck to tell their employees what they can and cannot do in the privacy of their own homes. The American Civil Liberties Union believes that what a person does during non-working hours away from the workplace should not be the basis for discrimination.
By: American Civil Liberties Union
PRIVACY IN AMERICA: Electronic Monitoring
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Electronic surveillance in the workplace is a major threat to your right to privacy.
By: American Civil Liberties Union
PRIVACY IN AMERICA: Workplace Drug Testing
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Employers have the right to expect workers not to be high or drunk on the job. But they shouldn't have the right to require employees to prove their innocence by taking a drug test.
By: American Civil Liberties Union
Students' Rights to Privacy
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Getting an education isn't just about books and grades – we're also learning how to participate fully in the life of this nation. (Because the future's up to us!) But in order to really participate, we need to know our rights – otherwise we may lose them. The highest law in our land is the U.S. Constitution, which has some amendments, known as the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights guarantees that the government can never deprive people in the U.S. of certain fundamental rights including the right to freedom of religion and to free speech and the due process of law. Many federal and state laws give us additional rights, too. The Bill of Rights applies to young people as well as adults. And what I'm going to do right here is tell you about THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY.
By: American Civil Liberties Union
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