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Can I collect cookie information from participants in New York? What are the requirements?
Requirements for Collecting Cookie Information from Participants in New York
If you are collecting cookie information from participants in New York, you must comply with the provisions of the Personal Privacy Protection Law [2.1][1.2]. The law requires that personal information be collected only when it is relevant and necessary to accomplish a purpose required by statute or executive order, or to implement a program specifically authorized by law [1.2].
To collect cookie information, you must obtain the consent of the user [2.1]. The user must be informed about the purpose of the collection and use of the cookie information [2.1]. You must also provide the user with the option to opt-out of the collection of cookie information [2.1].
Additionally, you must designate a privacy compliance officer who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Personal Privacy Protection Law and for coordinating the response to requests for records or amendment of records [2.1]. The privacy compliance officer is responsible for assisting a data subject in identifying and requesting personal information, if necessary, and for taking one of the following actions upon locating the record sought: making the record available for inspection, permitting or providing or certifying copies of the records, or denying access to the record in whole or in part and explaining in writing the reasons therefor [2.1].
Conclusion
To collect cookie information from participants in New York, you must obtain their consent, inform them about the purpose of the collection and use of the cookie information, and provide them with the option to opt-out. You must also designate a privacy compliance officer who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Personal Privacy Protection Law and for coordinating the response to requests for records or amendment of records.
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Jurisdiction
New York