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

Collecting Gender Information from Participants in Idaho

Based on the provided documents, it is generally allowed to collect gender information from participants in Idaho. However, there are certain provisions that must be followed to ensure compliance with Idaho law.

Disclosure of Information

Under IDST 39-270, certificates and records in the custody of the state registrar shall be open to inspection subject to the provisions of this chapter and the rules of the board. It shall be unlawful for any state or local official or employee under this chapter to disclose any data contained in the records, except as authorized by this chapter and the rules of the board. A complete copy, or any part of a certificate, may be issued to any applicant who can show direct and tangible interest in the record for which he applies. Data contained on records may be used by federal, state or municipal agencies for the purpose of verification of data. Data contained on records may also be used for research, public health or statistical purposes [2.1].

Data for Research or Other Purposes

Records that contain non-identifying information may be disclosed for Department-approved research or other purposes without a written authorization [3.2].

Definitions for Vital Statistics

Individuals who have a direct and tangible interest in a vital record are: the registrant and that person’s spouse, children, parents, grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, or guardian; any other person who demonstrates that the record is needed for the determination or protection of that person’s property right; an authorized representative of any of these individuals; the surviving next-of-kin if a deceased registrant has no other surviving family member listed in this subsection; the Idaho Attorney General, and state and federal prosecuting attorneys, if such attorney submits an affidavit affirming that the record is necessary in the furtherance of the attorney’s official law enforcement duties, is not reasonably available from another source, and that reasonable steps will be taken to preserve the confidentiality of the record; any person, upon the order of an Idaho court of competent jurisdiction, where the court finds that disclosure of the record is necessary in the interests of justice; and any person with the right to control the disposition of remains of a deceased person or to determine provisions not clearly covered in a prearranged funeral plan as authorized in Section 54-1142(1) Idaho Code, in accordance with Section 39-270(b), Idaho Code [3.3].

Conclusion

Based on the above information, it is generally allowed to collect gender information from participants in Idaho. However, it is important to ensure compliance with Idaho law, including the provisions for the protection of personal information and the disclosure of information. It is recommended to consult with a legal professional or the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare for guidance on collecting gender information from participants in Idaho [2.1][3.3].

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