Social Insurance Number Information

Go to:https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/sin.html

1. What is a SIN and why do you need it?

1. Who is eligible for a SIN?

Go to:https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/sin/reports/shared-responsibility.html

1. Why is it so important for you to protect your SIN?

1. List 6 ways you can protect your SIN.

1. Complete the following table:

LIst the four situations where you are legally required to provide your SIN (for the fourth, list two or three benefits/programs that are most likely to impact you in the future)	List the twelve situations you may be asked to provide your SIN but you are NOT legally required to do so	Based on your own knowledge and understanding, make a list of six people you should NEVER share your SIN with, even if you feel tempted or pressured to do so

1. How should you respond if you are asked to provide your SIN when it is not legally required?

1. What do you do if you suspect someone is using your SIN or you have been a victim of fraud?

One final note: Be vigilant in protecting your SIN. Identity theft can happen and it is hard to fight. So once you have your number, DO NOT SHARE IT WITH ANYONE, unless you arelegally required to do so.