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

To collect geolocation data from participants in South Carolina, you must comply with state and federal laws regarding data privacy and security. The South Carolina Insurance Data Security Act requires insurance companies to implement and maintain an information security program to protect nonpublic information, including geolocation data, from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure ^[1.2]. Additionally, the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) requires obtaining verifiable parental consent before collecting geolocation data from children under 13 years old ^[1.1].

If you are collecting geolocation data from adults, you must provide clear and conspicuous notice of your data collection practices and obtain their consent. You should also implement appropriate security measures to protect the data from unauthorized access or disclosure.

Please note that this is not legal advice and you should consult with a licensed attorney for specific guidance on your data collection practices.

^[1.1]: SCCL 16-17-480 ^[1.2]: SCCL 38-99-20

Source(s):

• [1.1] South Carolina Quality Forum participants; tax credits for registration fee and participation in organizational performance excellence assessment process; limitation.
• [1.2] South Carolina housing tax credit.

Jurisdiction

South Carolina

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