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

Based on the information provided in the documents, it is unclear whether you can collect cookie information from participants in Montana. However, there are several requirements related to the collection and protection of personal information in Montana that you should be aware of.

Protection of Personal Information

Montana law requires state agencies to develop procedures to protect personal information while enabling the agency to use the information as necessary for the performance of its duties under federal or state law. The procedures must include measures to eliminate unnecessary use of personal information, restrict access to personal information by unauthorized persons or state agencies, and protect data containing personal information if that data is on a portable device ^[2.1](#^[2.1]).

Prerequisites to Disclosure

Before disclosing personal information or highly restricted personal information, the department may require the requester to complete and submit an application, identifying the requester and specifying the statutorily recognized uses for which the personal information or highly restricted personal information is being sought. The department may also require the requester to provide identification acceptable to the department ^[5.1](#^[5.1]).

Based on the available information, it is unclear whether collecting cookie information from participants in Montana would be permissible or what the specific requirements would be. We recommend consulting with a legal professional for further guidance.

Source(s):

• [2.1] Protection of personal information – compliance – extensions
• [5.1] Prerequisites to disclosure

Jurisdiction

Montana

• Privacy