Can I collect gender information from participants in California? What are the requirements?

Based on the documents provided, there are specific requirements for collecting gender information from participants in California.

Section 1798.83.5

Under Section 1798.83.5 of the California Civil Code, businesses that collect personal information about California residents must provide certain disclosures to those residents, including a description of the categories of personal information collected and the purposes for which the information is used. This includes gender information, which is considered personal information under the law.

Section 1798.100

Section 1798.100 of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides California residents with the right to request that businesses disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information that they have collected about the resident. This includes gender information. Businesses must provide this information to the resident within 45 days of receiving a verifiable request.

Therefore, if you collect gender information from participants in California, you must provide disclosures about the collection of personal information under Section 1798.83.5 and be prepared to respond to requests for disclosure of personal information under Section 1798.100. It is important to ensure that any collection of gender information is done in a culturally competent and inclusive manner. It is recommended to follow the guidelines provided in Section 150950 to ensure that the collection of gender information is done in a respectful and inclusive manner.

Jurisdiction

California

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