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

Collection of Browser Information in Maryland

Based on the provided context, there are no specific regulations or requirements regarding the collection of browser information from participants in Maryland. However, it is important to note that any collection of personal information, including browser information, may be subject to the provisions of the Public Information Act [1.1].

Additionally, if you are collecting financial information, you must comply with the requirements for privacy notices under MDCR 31.16.08.07. The privacy notices must include information on the categories of nonpublic personal financial information collected and disclosed, the categories of affiliates and nonaffiliated third parties to whom the information is disclosed, and the licensee’s policies and practices for protecting the confidentiality and security of the information [3.1].

If you are collecting sociological information, such as Social Security numbers, personal street addresses, personal phone numbers, date of birth, and driver’s license numbers, you must comply with the regulations under MDCR 02.06.01.17 and MDCR 24.01.01.07-1. These regulations prohibit the disclosure of sociological information except for certain circumstances, such as disclosure to public officials and employees in the performance of their public duties, with the consent of the person in interest, pursuant to a duly issued subpoena, pursuant to a court order, if disclosure is otherwise required by law, or if disclosure is otherwise permitted by law and the Attorney General or the Attorney General’s designee determines that disclosure would be in the public’s best interests [2.1][4.1].

If you are collecting nonpublic personal health information, you must comply with the regulations under MDCR 31.16.08.18. A valid authorization to disclose nonpublic personal health information must be in written or electronic form and must contain the identity of the consumer or customer who is the subject of the nonpublic personal health information, a general description of the types of nonpublic personal health information to be disclosed, general descriptions of the parties to whom the licensee discloses nonpublic personal health information, the purpose of the disclosure, and how the information will be used, the signature of the consumer or customer who is the subject of the nonpublic personal health information or the individual who is legally empowered to grant authority and the date signed, and notice of the length of time for which the authorization is valid and that the consumer or customer may revoke the authorization at any time and the procedure for making a revocation [3.2].

It is recommended that you consult with a legal professional to ensure compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Therefore, to answer your question, there are no specific requirements for collecting browser information from participants in Maryland, but any collection of personal information may be subject to the Public Information Act.

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Maryland