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Privacy Notices and Choices

Our privacy notices explain how we may collect, use and share information. You can control what we do with this information by setting your individual Bank of America privacy choices.

U.S. Consumer Privacy Notice

Understand our commitment to respecting and protecting your privacy.

Online Privacy Notice

Learn how we manage the privacy and security of your personal and account information online.

Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ explains the privacy practices of Bank of America U.S. legal entities.

Social Security Number Policy

Bank of America's Social Security Number Policy (1) protects the confidentiality of Social Security numbers, (2) prohibits unlawful disclosure of Social Security numbers and (3) limits access to Social Security numbers. Our consumer customers can obtain more information by reviewing the Bank of America U.S. Consumer Privacy Notice.

ShowGet tips on protecting your Social Security number
  • Carry only necessary identification with you. Don’t carry your Social Security card
  • Never provide your Social Security number unless you have initiated the contact and have confirmed the business or person’s identity
  • Do not use your full or partial Social Security number as a Personal Identification Number (PIN) or as a password
  • If you must send your Social Security number in an email ensure that the email is encrypted
  • Only enter your Social Security Number into internet websites when the site is secure and you know how the recipient will protect it
  • Be cautious of your surroundings when disclosing your Social Security number. For example, if a retail store requests your Social Security number to look up your store credit card number
  • Do not transmit your Social Security number over the Internet unless you know that the connection is secure or you have encrypted the Social Security number
  • Be cautious when faxing your Social Security number, double check the fax number to ensure it is the correct number
  • Do not record your Social Security number on a check, traveler’s check, gift certificate, money order or other negotiable instrument unless required by law

Printable notices

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Update your privacy choices

You can review and revise your marketing and information-sharing choices online.
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