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Can I collect cookie information from participants in Maine? What are the requirements?

Based on the information provided in the context documents, it is unclear whether you can collect cookie information from participants in Maine. However, there are some relevant laws and regulations that you should be aware of.

Under Maine Statewide Longitudinal Data System, the Maine Department of Education is authorized to compile, maintain, and disseminate information concerning the educational histories, placement, employment, and other measures of success of participants in state educational programs [2.1]. However, the system may not make public any information that could identify an individual or the individual’s employer, and education records must be managed in compliance with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) [2.1].

Under Privacy of broadband Internet access service customer personal information, a provider of broadband Internet access service may not use, disclose, sell, or permit access to customer personal information, including web browsing history, without the customer’s express, affirmative consent [4.1]. However, there are exceptions to this rule, such as for the purpose of providing the service from which such information is derived or for the services necessary to the provision of such service, to comply with a lawful court order, or to protect users of the provider’s or other providers’ services from fraudulent, abusive, or unlawful use of or subscription to such services [4.1].

Therefore, if you are collecting cookie information from participants in Maine, you should ensure that you are in compliance with FERPA and obtain the participants’ express, affirmative consent in accordance with the Privacy of broadband Internet access service customer personal information law.

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Maine