Can I collect driver's license numbers from participants in Ohio? What are the requirements?

Based on the Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4501:1-1 ^[1], driver’s license numbers are considered personal information and are protected under Ohio law. Therefore, collecting driver’s license numbers from participants in Ohio requires compliance with certain requirements.

According to the Ohio Revised Code ^[5], any person or entity that collects personal information, including driver’s license numbers, must take reasonable steps to protect that information from unauthorized access, acquisition, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure. Additionally, the entity must provide notice to the individual about the collection, use, and disclosure of their personal information.

Furthermore, the Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4501-21 ^[4] outlines the requirements for remedial driving courses, which may involve collecting driver’s license numbers from participants. The code states that the course provider must maintain records of attendance and completion of the course, which may include the driver’s license number of the participant. However, the provider must also comply with the requirements for protecting personal information as outlined in the Ohio Revised Code.

In summary, collecting driver’s license numbers from participants in Ohio requires compliance with the Ohio Revised Code’s requirements for protecting personal information and providing notice to the individual. If the collection is for a remedial driving course, the provider must also comply with the requirements outlined in the Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4501-21.

Source(s):

• [1] Driver Licenses
• [4] Remedial Driving Courses
• [5] Ohio Revised Code

Jurisdiction

Ohio

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