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Can I collect gender information from participants in Wyoming? What are the requirements?
Collecting Gender Information in Wyoming
According to the documents provided, there are no specific requirements or restrictions on collecting gender information from participants in Wyoming. However, it is important to note that any data collected, stored, transmitted, or exchanged by the Health Information Exchange under Chapter 048-0074-1 WYAR is subject to state and federal laws, including HIPAA and HITECH [1.1].
If you are collecting gender information as part of a sex offender registration, you must follow the requirements outlined in Chapter 015-0010-3 WYAR § 2, which specifies that all information must be either typewritten or printed legibly on the fingerprint card [2.1]. Additionally, the registration maintained by the county sheriff and records submitted to the Division under this act shall be confidential and disseminated only in accordance with the requirements of W.S. 7-19-106 to persons authorized to receive criminal history record information under W.S. 7-19-106 [2.2].
Conclusion
In summary, there are no specific requirements or restrictions on collecting gender information from participants in Wyoming. However, any data collected must be in compliance with state and federal laws, including HIPAA and HITECH. If you are collecting gender information as part of a sex offender registration, you must follow the requirements outlined in Chapter 015-0010-3 WYAR § 2.
Source(s):
- [1.1] Collection and Exchange of Data.
- [2.1] Requirements for Fingerprinting.
- [2.2] Confidentiality of Sex Offender Registration Information.
Jurisdiction
Wyoming