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

Based on the provided context documents, there is no clear indication that collecting gender information from participants in Pennsylvania is either allowed or prohibited. However, it is important to note that any information collected must be done in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

The Pennsylvania State Police is required to make available information provided by individuals convicted of sexually violent offenses to various jurisdictions and agencies ^[1.1]. However, this pertains specifically to information related to the individual’s residence, employment, or enrollment as a student, and does not mention gender information.

The Office of Victim Advocate (OVA) is responsible for maintaining records related to the Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) ^[2.2]. While this includes the actual residential, work, or school addresses of ACP participants, it does not mention gender information.

The dissemination of information collected under the Pennsylvania Sexual Offender Registration and Notification Act is subject to certain requirements, including the need to protect confidential information ^[3.1]. However, this does not specifically address the collection of gender information.

Regarding the requirements for collecting gender information, the provided context documents do not provide any specific guidelines. However, any information collected must be done in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

Therefore, it is recommended that you consult with a legal professional or regulatory authority to ensure that any information collected is done in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

^[1.1]: 42 PACS 9799.23 ^[3.1]: 42 PACS 9799.35 ^[2.2]: 37 PACO Section 802.3

Source(s):

• [1.1] Information sharing.
• [3.1] Dissemination of information.
• [2.2] Persons eligible for participation.

Jurisdiction

Pennsylvania

• Privacy