PrintDTA can take steps to protect you from people who may try to harm you or steal your personal information. There are two ways to do this: a “block” on certain information sources, or a “Heightened Level of Security.”
If you are concerned about safety and unauthorized persons accessing your information, you can ask DTA to put a “block” on online services. Note, if you decided to ask DTA to block your information, you will not be able to get information about your case through DTA Connect or the DTA Assistance Line IVR. But you can still talk to a live DTA worker over the phone or in person at a local DTA office.
You can ask for this block by calling DTA at 1-877-382-2363 and asking a worker to put a block on online services on your case. You can remove the block at any time, just call DTA and ask them to remove the block.
You can also ask DTA for a “heightened level of security” on your case. This means that DTA will put extra privacy protection on your case. This can be very important for victim of domestic violence or violent crimes.
If you ask for heightened security, DTA will only talk with you in person at your local DTA office. You also won’t be able to use DTA Connect or the Assistance Line IVR. To ask DTA for heightened security, you need to fill out and send to DTA a Request for Heightened Level of Security form.
Advocacy Reminders
- DTA has Domestic Violence Specialists in each DTA office to assist individuals who are experiencing or have experienced Domestic Violence. DTA households can ask to speak with a DV Specialist at any time. For a list of DV Specialists, go to Masslegalservices.org/DTAcontacts
DTA Online Guide Sections: DTA Connect > DTA Connect Q and A and Cross Programs > Heightened Level of Security > Heightened Level of Security Impact
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