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

Based on the provided documents, there are no specific requirements for collecting gender information from participants in South Carolina. However, institutions of higher education may have policies in place regarding the collection of gender information from participants. If collecting gender information is necessary for research purposes, access to agency records must be approved in advance by the State Commissioner of Social Services and specific guidelines must be followed ^{[2.1][1.2][2.3]}.

Therefore, it is recommended to check with the specific institution of higher education for their policies on collecting gender information from participants.

Source(s):

• [2.1] Information to be Gathered and Mandatory Reporting by the Department of Corrections, the Department of Juvenile Justice and the Department of Probation, Pardon and Parole Services.
• [1.2] Annual security reports; inclusion of statement as to obtaining information concerning registered sex offenders.
• [2.3] Forms and Information to Be Provided by Offender.

Jurisdiction

South Carolina

• Privacy