Can I collect browser information from participants in Alaska? What are the requirements?

Based on the provided context documents, it is unclear whether collecting browser information from participants in Alaska is allowed or not. However, there are some relevant regulations regarding the collection and dissemination of personal information by public agencies in Alaska.

Personal Information Collection by Public Agencies

According to AKST 40.25.300, when a state agency requests personal information that may be included in a public record directly from the person who is the subject of the information, the agency shall give the person a written notice at the time of the request that states:

• the name and address of the agency;
• the citation of the statute or regulation that authorizes the agency to request the information;
• a statement indicating whether the person is required to supply the information;
• the consequences to the person, if any, of not providing all or part of the requested information;
• a statement of the agency’s anticipated uses of the information, including the agency’s internal uses of the information and disclosure of the information to other state agencies;
• the fact that the information may be subject to inspection and copying under AS 40.25.110 — 40.25.120; and
• a statement summarizing how a person may challenge under AS 40.25.310 the accuracy or completeness of personal information maintained by a state agency.

Public Information Principles

According to 2 AKAC 96.200, it is the policy of the executive branch of government to limit the collection of personal information only to that data necessary for the efficient administration of a public agency.

Access to Records

According to 2 AKAC 96.210, a public record maintained by a public agency is available for inspection and copying in the format in which that agency maintains or disseminates the record. A public agency shall duplicate and provide copies of a public record upon request and upon payment of the applicable fee as described by this chapter.

Conclusion

Based on the provided context documents, it is unclear whether collecting browser information from participants in Alaska is allowed or not. However, public agencies are required to limit the collection of personal information to that data necessary for the efficient administration of a public agency. If a state agency requests personal information that may be included in a public record directly from the person who is the subject of the information, the agency shall give the person a written notice at the time of the request. Public records maintained by a public agency are available for inspection and copying in the format in which that agency maintains or disseminates the record.

Jurisdiction

Alaska

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