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Can you summarize OHRC Section 1349.17?
Consumer Protection > Restricting recording credit card, telephone or social security numbers.
Short Summary
This provision, found in the Ohio Revised Code under the Commercial Transactions section of Consumer Protection, prohibits the recording of certain personal information during transactions. Specifically, it prohibits the recording of credit card account numbers when presenting a check, bill of exchange, or other draft for payment, as well as the recording of telephone numbers or social security account numbers when making payment through a credit card charge agreement, check, bill of exchange, or other draft. However, there are exceptions to this prohibition. The recording of such information is allowed if it serves a legitimate business purpose, with the consent of the other party, and is not disclosed to any third party for purposes other than collection purposes or marketing unrelated goods or services. Additionally, the provision does not apply when the number of a credit card account is recorded as a deposit or when the other party refuses to consent to the recording of their social security account number or license to operate a motor vehicle.
Whom does it apply to?
All persons
What does it govern?
Recording credit card, telephone or social security numbers
What are exemptions?
Transactions where the credit card account number, social security account number, or telephone number is recorded for a legitimate business purpose, with the consent of the other party, and not disclosed to any third party for purposes other than collection purposes or marketing unrelated goods or services. Also, the recording of the number of a credit card account when given as a deposit or when the other party refuses to consent to the recording of their social security account number or license to operate a motor vehicle.
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Ohio