Can I collect age information from participants in Utah? What are the requirements?

Based on the documents provided, there are specific requirements for collecting age information in Utah.

Requirements for collecting age information

According to UTCO 32B-1-405, an authorized person must request proof of age from an individual whose age is in question. In addition to requesting proof of age, the authorized person must also require the individual to sign a statement of age on the form provided under Subsection (1)(b) that includes the date the statement of age is signed and the number assigned to the individual’s proof of age by the issuing authority. The statement of age must be filed in alphabetical order and maintained on file for three years.

Verification of age information

To verify age information, UTCO 32B-1-407 requires applicable licensees, such as bars and restaurants, to verify proof of age before an individual who appears to be 35 years of age or younger gains admittance to the premises or procures an alcoholic product. The authorized person must request the individual present proof of age and verify the validity of the proof of age electronically under the verification program created in Subsection (5). If the proof of age cannot be electronically verified, the individual must comply with a process established by the commission by rule.

Use of Personally Identifiable Information

UTAC R895-8-6 states that any personally identifiable information an individual provides to a State website shall be used solely by the State, its entities, and third party agents with whom it has contracted to perform a state function on its behalf, unless superseded by a federal statute, federal regulation, or State statute or designated as public record by an individual State agency.

Conclusion

Based on the documents provided, it is possible to collect age information from participants in Utah, but there are specific requirements that must be followed. An authorized person must request proof of age and a statement of age from the individual, and applicable licensees must verify proof of age before allowing an individual who appears to be 35 years of age or younger to gain admittance or procure an alcoholic product. Additionally, any personally identifiable information collected must be used solely by the State, its entities, and third party agents with whom it has contracted to perform a state function on its behalf.

Jurisdiction

Utah

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