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Can I collect age information from participants in Wisconsin? What are the requirements?
Requirements for Collecting Age Information from Participants in Wisconsin
Based on the context documents provided, there are different requirements for collecting age information from participants in Wisconsin depending on the context and purpose of the information collection.
Adoption Records
If you are collecting age information as part of an adoption record, the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) has specific rules and regulations governing the confidentiality and release of adoption records [2.1].
Under these regulations, medical and genetic information may be released to eligible requesters, including adoptees, birth parents, and other family members, under certain circumstances. Birth parent nonidentifying information may also be released to adoptive parents or adopted persons over the age of 18. However, birth parent identifying information may only be released to requesters who are 21 years of age or over and whose birth parents’ rights have been terminated in Wisconsin or who have been adopted in Wisconsin with consent of the birth parent or parents before February 1, 1982, and only after the birth parent has filed an affidavit granting authorization for release of identifying information or pursuant to a court order [2.1].
License Applications
If you are collecting age information as part of a license application under s. 562.05 (1) (a) or (b) of the Wisconsin Statutes, the applicant must include the full name, date of birth, and place of birth of each individual required to be identified in the application form [3.1].
The applicant must also provide an authorization for release of personal information, signed by the individual, which authorizes a review by and full disclosure to any agent of the division or Wisconsin department of justice, division of criminal investigation of all records concerning the individual, relating to the information provided in the application form, whether the records are public, non-public, private or confidential [3.1].
School Age Parent Programs
If you are collecting age information as part of a school age parent program, program approval criteria are established under Chapter PI 19.01 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code [1.3]. However, this document does not provide specific information on age information collection requirements.
Therefore, to determine the specific requirements for collecting age information from participants in Wisconsin, it is important to consider the context and purpose of the information collection.
Conclusion
The requirements for collecting age information from participants in Wisconsin vary depending on the context and purpose of the information collection. If you are collecting age information as part of an adoption record, license application, or school age parent program, specific rules and regulations may apply. It is important to consult the relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure compliance with the applicable requirements.
Source(s):
- [2.1] Release of adoption information.
- [3.1] Personal information and authorization for release.
- [1.3] Applicability and purpose.
Jurisdiction
Wisconsin