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

Based on the documents provided, there are no specific requirements or restrictions on collecting gender information from participants in Missouri. However, it is important to ensure that any collection of personal information, including gender, is done in compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations ^{[2.1][3.2][3.3]}.

It is important to note that the Missouri Adoptee Rights Act allows for the release of original birth certificates to adopted persons who meet certain criteria, including being at least 18 years of age and having been born in Missouri ^[3.4]. This act may impact the release of gender information in certain circumstances.

Overall, while there are no specific requirements related to collecting gender information from participants in Missouri, it is important to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and to consider any potential impacts of the Missouri Adoptee Rights Act.

Source(s):

• [2.1] State demographer, prohibited acts — limitation on lobbying — financial interest statement requirements.
• [3.2] Methods of preserving records, requirements — certified reproductions accepted as originals — death record originals transferred to state archives.
• [3.3] Inspection and copying of records, disclosure of information, unlawful unless authorized — authority.
• [3.4] Citation of law — original birth certificate, who may obtain, when — issuance, fee — contact preference form — medical history request — rulemaking authority.

Jurisdiction

Missouri

• Privacy