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Can I use customer data for marketing purposes without violating privacy laws in New Jersey? What are the requirements?
Using Customer Data for Marketing Purposes in New Jersey
To use customer data for marketing purposes in New Jersey, you must comply with specific requirements to avoid violating privacy laws.
According to the Disclosure of personal information connected with motor vehicle record [2.3], which provides a comprehensive list of permissible uses of personal information, including marketing purposes, you must:
- Obtain proper identification and written consent from the individual to whom the information pertains [2.3].
- Provide individuals with an opportunity to opt-out of receiving marketing communications [2.3].
- Implement methods and procedures to ensure that product and service mail communications from automotive-related manufacturers, dealers, and businesses will not be directed at individuals who exercise their option to opt-out [2.3].
- Ensure that personal information is not published, redisclosed, or used to contact individuals [2.3].
Note that the above requirements are specific to New Jersey laws and regulations. Other laws and regulations may apply depending on the nature of the customer data and the type of marketing activities.
Additionally, it is important to consider other relevant laws and regulations that may apply to the use of customer data for marketing purposes in New Jersey. For example, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission may share confidential, personal, or personally identifiable information for use by a non-profit organization comprised solely of United States territorial governmental units, states, and the District of Columbia for the purpose of improving the accuracy of voter registration information and increasing access to voter registration for eligible individuals [2.1].
Therefore, to use customer data for marketing purposes in New Jersey, you must obtain proper consent from the individual, provide an opt-out option, ensure that personal information is not published, redisclosed, or used to contact individuals, and comply with other relevant laws and regulations.
Source(s):
- [2.1] New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission sharing certain information with non-profit organization to improve voter registration accuracy.
- [2.3] Disclosure of personal information connected with motor vehicle record.
Jurisdiction
New Jersey