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Can I collect device information from participants in Wisconsin? What are the requirements?
Based on the additional context documents provided, it is still unclear what type of device information you are referring to. However, if you are referring to collecting nonpublic personal health information from participants in Wisconsin, a valid authorization in written or electronic form is required [7.1]. The authorization must contain the identity of the consumer or customer who is the subject of the nonpublic personal health information, a general description of the types of nonpublic personal health information to be disclosed, general descriptions of the parties to whom the licensee discloses nonpublic personal health information, the purpose of the disclosure and how the information will be used, the signature of the consumer or customer who is the subject of the nonpublic personal health information or the individual who is legally empowered to grant authority and the date signed, and notice of the length of time for which the authorization is valid and that the consumer or customer may revoke the authorization at any time and the procedure for making a revocation [7.1].
If you are referring to collecting GPS or PPS tracking data from individuals in Wisconsin, there are specific requirements that must be met. Under WIAC DOC 332.20, a person who is subject to GPS tracking or PPS tracking under s. 301.48, Stats., shall be charged a fee to offset the costs of the tracking, based on the person’s ability to pay. The department shall set a tracking fee for a person who is subject to either GPS tracking or PPS tracking, based on the person’s ability to pay. The department shall determine the person’s ability to pay the tracking fee based on the person’s documented monthly gross household income. The department may require the person to produce financial documentation to establish household income, including tax returns, financial institution account statements, and wage information. The department shall assess the person a tracking fee up to and including the full tracking cost if a person fails to provide the requested financial documentation. Additionally, the department shall establish a tracking fee schedule including a grace period for the initial tracking fee payment and a deadline for receipt of each monthly tracking fee payment. The department shall approve procedures for the collection of tracking fees and record all tracking fees paid by a person. The department shall provide the person who is required to pay a tracking fee with a copy of the tracking fee payment procedures [2.1].
If you are referring to collecting device information other than nonpublic personal health information or GPS/PPS tracking data, the context documents provided do not contain information on specific requirements for collecting such information.
Therefore, to provide a more accurate response, please provide additional context or specify the type of device information you are referring to.
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Wisconsin