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Can I collect device information from participants in Illinois? What are the requirements?

Based on the context documents provided, it appears that there are specific laws and regulations in Illinois regarding the collection of device information from participants.

Requirements for Collecting Device Information in Illinois

Prohibited Use of Cell Site Simulator Devices

Illinois law enforcement agencies are prohibited from using cell site simulator devices, except to locate or track the location of a communications device or to identify a communications device. A court order based on probable cause that a person whose location information is sought has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a crime, is required for any permitted use of a cell site simulator device [3.1].

Forfeiture of Telecommunications Devices

A person who commits certain offenses, including the unlawful transfer of a telecommunications device to a minor or an offense involving a telecommunications device possessed by a person on the real property of any elementary or secondary school without authority of the school principal, shall forfeit any telecommunications device used in the commission of the offense or which constitutes evidence of the commission of such offense [1.1].

Exception to Forfeiture

No telecommunications device shall be forfeited by reason of any act or omission established by the owner thereof to have been committed or omitted by any person other than the owner while the device was unlawfully in the possession of a person who acquired possession thereof in violation of the criminal laws of the United States, or of any state [1.3].

Based on the context documents provided, it is unclear what type of device information you are looking to collect and for what purpose. If the above information does not fully answer your question, please provide additional details for a more accurate response.

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Illinois