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

Requirements for Collecting Cookie Information from Participants in New Mexico

If you are collecting cookie information from participants in New Mexico, you must comply with the state and federal laws regarding data privacy and protection.

Under the New Mexico Statute § 57-12C-4, any person or entity that collects personal identifying information from New Mexico residents must implement and maintain reasonable security procedures and practices appropriate to the nature of the information to protect the personal identifying information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure.

Additionally, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to any organization that collects personal data from individuals in the European Union, regardless of where the organization is located. The GDPR requires organizations to obtain explicit consent from individuals before collecting their personal data, including cookie information.

Therefore, if you are collecting cookie information from participants in New Mexico, you must obtain their explicit consent and implement reasonable security procedures to protect their personal identifying information.

Jurisdiction

New Mexico

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