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

Based on the provided context documents, it appears that collecting device information from participants in Ohio is subject to certain requirements.

Requirements for Collecting Device Information in Ohio

According to OHAC Rule 109:1-5-07, all electronic instant bingo systems and associated game software must be approved by the attorney general for use in Ohio and comply with all technical and testing standards adopted by the attorney general as appendix A to this rule and as made available on the attorney general website. This means that if you are collecting device information as part of an electronic instant bingo system, you must ensure that your system and software comply with the technical and testing standards adopted by the attorney general.

Additionally, OHAC Rule 991-9-01 regulates employee access to confidential personal information that OEC retains. If you are collecting device information that includes confidential personal information, you must comply with the procedures for accessing confidential personal information outlined in this rule. For personal information systems, whether manual or computer systems, that contain confidential personal information, OEC shall establish procedures for determining a revision to an employee’s access to confidential personal information upon a change to that employee’s job duties including, but not limited to, transfer or termination. Whenever an employee’s job duties no longer require access to confidential personal information in a personal information system, the employee’s access to confidential personal information shall be removed.

Signage Requirements

OHAC Rule 109:1-5-06 outlines signage requirements for electronic instant bingo systems. The following must be prominently posted, adequately lighted, legible, and visible at every location at which electronic instant bingo is conducted:

• Organization name and license
• Ohio problem gambling helpline number
• Statement that illegal gambling is prohibited
• Statement that a player may play only one electronic instant bingo device at a time
• Statement that a player must be eighteen or older to play electronic instant bingo
• Any materials or information directed to be posted by the attorney general.

Conclusion

Based on the provided context documents, it appears that collecting device information from participants in Ohio is subject to certain requirements. If you are collecting device information as part of an electronic instant bingo system, you must ensure that your system and software comply with the technical and testing standards adopted by the attorney general. Additionally, if you are collecting device information that includes confidential personal information, you must comply with the procedures for accessing confidential personal information outlined in OHAC Rule 991-9-01. Furthermore, OHAC Rule 109:1-5-06 outlines signage requirements for electronic instant bingo systems.

Jurisdiction

Ohio

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