Privacy Statement
What is a Privacy Statement?
This Privacy Statement explains how we manage, share and secure the information we collect. The City of Seattle's Privacy Program seeks a balance between gathering information to provide needed services, and protecting the public's privacy.
Legal Protections
The City of Seattle abides by laws, statutes, and industry regulations that provide protection and guidance around the City's collection, sharing, and use of certain types of data.
Information We Collect
What kind of data we collect depends on the department and the service the City is providing. Examples of information that may be collected about residents and their family members are:
- Name
- Home or email address
- Identification number
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Physical characteristics
- Consumer purchase or billing history
- Household information
- Medical and health conditions
- Financial information
- Racial or ethnic origin
- Trade union membership
- Information related to offenses or criminal convictions
- Image, audio or video recording
- Driver’s license information
- Biometric data
- Birthdate