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

Based on the provided documents, collecting gender information from participants in Maryland is not explicitly mentioned. However, there are regulations that define “sociological information” and provide guidelines for its disclosure.

Sociological Information

According to MDCR 09.01.04.13, “sociological information” includes information regarding marital status, dependents, or relatives. MDCR 02.06.01.17 defines “sociological information” as including personal information such as social security number, personal street address, personal phone number, date of birth, and driver’s license number. MDCR 24.01.01.07-1 also defines “sociological information” as including personal information such as social security number, personal address, personal phone number, information regarding marital status, dependents, or relatives, and information regarding employment status, including employment application.

Disclosure of Confidential Information

MDCR 10.03.02.02 states that all records and information shall be held confidential and may not be disclosed without the individual’s consent, except as may be necessary to provide services to the individual mother or child or as otherwise required by law. This means that confidential information may be released without the patient’s or parent’s consent to agencies, institutions, or individuals who are authorized to provide maternal and child health services to the mother or child as a part of the program of the Maryland Department of Health.

Conclusion

Based on the provided documents, there are no explicit guidelines for collecting gender information from participants in Maryland. However, if gender information is collected, it may be considered “sociological information” and subject to regulations regarding its disclosure. Additionally, any confidential information collected must be held confidential and may only be disclosed as necessary to provide services or as required by law.

Therefore, it is recommended to consult with legal counsel or the appropriate regulatory agency to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Note: This response is based solely on the provided documents and does not constitute legal advice.

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