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Can I collect geolocation data from participants in Arkansas? What are the requirements?

Based on the documents provided, there are no specific laws or regulations in Arkansas that prohibit the collection of geolocation data from program participants or individuals in general. However, it is important to note that any data collected must be done in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, including those related to privacy and data protection.

The State Health Data Clearinghouse Act [1.5] allows the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement to have access to public health databases, healthcare-utilization data, financial data related to the procurement of health or healthcare-related services, data supplied as part of mandated reporting requirements to state agencies by entities, including, but not limited to, other state agencies and departments, nonstate entities, external vendors, and other entities as identified by the initiative, data collected and maintained under the State Health Data Clearinghouse Act, and other data sources supported and maintained with state funds.

The Collection of Data [1.3] specifies that an approved drug court program shall collect and provide monthly data on drug court applicants and all participants as required by the Specialty Court Program Advisory Committee in accordance with the rules promulgated under § 10-3-2901. The data collected for evaluation purposes under subsection (a) of this section shall include a minimum standard data set developed and specified by the Specialty Court Program Advisory Committee and be maintained in the court files or be otherwise accessible by the courts and the Specialty Court Program Advisory Committee.

The Data Submission [1.9] requires submitting entities to submit health and dental claims data, unique identifiers, and geographic and demographic information for covered individuals as permitted in this subchapter, and provider files to the Arkansas Healthcare Transparency Initiative in accordance with standards and procedures adopted by the State Insurance Department. Data submitted under this subchapter shall be treated as confidential and are exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., and are not subject to subpoena, except to the extent provided in § 23-61-205. The collection, storage, and release of data and other information under this section is subject to applicable state and federal data privacy and security law.

Therefore, if you plan to collect geolocation data from program participants or individuals in Arkansas, you should ensure that you comply with all applicable laws and regulations related to privacy and data protection. It is recommended that you consult with a legal professional to ensure that your data collection practices are in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

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