Confidentiality Policy – Grateful Gifted Lives

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1. Protection of Sensitive Information

Grateful Gifted Lives handles highly sensitive information. This policy explains how sensitive client, survivor, volunteer, veteran, donor, and applicant information is handled. We are committed to maintaining the highest level of confidentiality to protect the safety and dignity of those we serve.

2. Client and Survivor Privacy

Information regarding a participant's housing status, domestic violence history, criminal background, or financial standing is strictly confidential. We do not publish a confidential shelter address or anyone's home address to protect personal safety. Identifiable stories or photographs are only published with documented, informed permission.

3. Volunteer and Staff Obligations

All volunteers, staff members, and board members are required to protect confidential and personal information. Breaches of confidentiality are treated with the utmost seriousness and may result in immediate dismissal from the organization.