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

Yes, you can collect gender information from participants in Iowa, but you must comply with the requirements of the Iowa Administrative Code (IAC) for collecting personally identifiable information.

Personally Identifiable Information

According to IAC 655—11.3(1), the Iowa Board is authorized to collect personally identifiable information. The nature and extent of the personally identifiable information collected by the board, the legal authority for the collection of that information, and a description of the means of storage are found in this section. The board maintains various systems of records that may contain personally identifiable information, including records associated with occupational licensing, licensing by examination, licensure by endorsement, and more.

Retrieval of Personally Identifiable Information

Personally identifiable information is retrieved by individual identifier, and some of this information is stored in an automated data processing system. All record systems maintained by the board and which contain personally identifiable information permit the comparison of personally identifiable information in one record system with personally identifiable information in another system, according to IAC 655—11.3(3).

Conclusion

Based on the information provided in the context documents, you can collect gender information from participants in Iowa. However, you must ensure that you comply with the requirements of the Iowa Administrative Code (IAC) for collecting personally identifiable information and retrieval of personally identifiable information.

Jurisdiction

Iowa

• Privacy