Ask Reggi Your Question Now
Can I collect debit card information from participants in Virginia? What are the requirements?
Collecting Debit Card Information from Participants in Virginia
Based on the context documents, it is generally not legal to collect debit card information from participants in Virginia unless it is required by state or federal law and essential for the performance of the agency’s duties [3.1][3.2]. However, there may be exceptions to this rule depending on the specific circumstances.
One such exception is for account wagering licensees who are authorized to collect certain information, including social security numbers and other information necessary for account administration, from applicants [2.2]. These licensees must also maintain records of the opening and closing of accounts, wagers, earnings, and withdrawals for at least one year [2.2].
It is important to note that any confidential information related to the placing of any wager or the operation of the account wagering center must not be divulged except as required by law or to the account holder, commission, account wagering licensee and its affiliates, or as otherwise required by state or federal law [2.1].
Therefore, if you are an account wagering licensee, you may collect debit card information from participants in Virginia as long as it is necessary for account administration and in compliance with the requirements outlined in the context documents. If you are not an account wagering licensee, you may only collect debit card information if it is required by state or federal law and essential for the performance of your agency’s duties.
Source(s):
- [2.1] Account wagering licensee requirements
- [3.1] Agencies’ disclosure of certain account information prohibited
- [3.2] (Effective until date pursuant to Va. Const., Art. IV, § 13) Collection, disclosure, or display of social security number; personal identifying information of donors; penalty
- [2.2] Operations by account wagering licensee
Jurisdiction
Virginia