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Can I collect browser information from participants in North Carolina? What are the requirements?
Requirements for Collecting Browser Information in North Carolina
Based on the provided documents, there is no specific law or regulation that addresses the collection of browser information from participants in North Carolina. However, there are general laws and regulations that may apply to the collection of such information.
Under the North Carolina Education Longitudinal Data System [1.1], individuals or organizations who request data from the system must comply with all applicable laws and data sharing agreements. Additionally, requestors who receive data must store reports on servers or media utilizing safeguards based on nationally accepted standards, including those published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Under the Public Key Technology: Operational Requirements [6.2], a certificate applicant shall complete a certificate application in a form prescribed by the Certification Authority Certificate Policy and enter into a subscriber agreement with the Certification Authority. All applications are subject to Certification Authority review, approval, and acceptance.
Nonpublic schools that disclose personally identifiable information in student data or records according to the terms of a written agreement with a State agency, local school administrative unit, community college, or constituent institution of The University of North Carolina, in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g, shall not be liable for a breach of confidentiality, disclosure, use, retention, or destruction of the student data or records if the breach, disclosure, use, retention, or destruction results from actions or omissions of either (i) the State agency, local school administrative unit, community college, or constituent institution of The University of North Carolina to which the data was provided or (ii) persons provided access to the data or records by those entities [2.1].
Therefore, if you plan to collect browser information from participants in North Carolina, you should ensure that you comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to data privacy and security. You should also consider implementing safeguards based on nationally accepted standards, such as those published by NIST, to protect the collected data.
It is important to note that this response is based on the provided documents and may not be exhaustive. If you have specific concerns or questions regarding the collection of browser information in North Carolina, you should consult with a legal professional.
Source(s):
- [1.1] NORTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LONGITUDINAL DATA SYSTEM
- [2.1] Disclosure of student data and records by nonpublic schools.
- [6.2] PUBLIC KEY TECHNOLOGY: OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Jurisdiction
North Carolina