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Can I collect IP addresses from participants in Alaska? What are the requirements?

Collection of IP addresses in Alaska

Alaska has laws governing the collection of personal information, including IP addresses. The Alaska Public Records Act (APRA) [1.1] governs requests for disclosure of public records and electronic services and products. However, it does not prescribe substantive standards for determining if information and records are disclosable or nondisclosable [1.1].

Therefore, to determine the requirements for collecting IP addresses in Alaska, we need to look at other relevant laws. Alaska has a data breach notification law, which requires entities that collect personal information to notify affected individuals in the event of a data breach [AS 45.48.010-090]. Personal information is defined as an individual’s first name or first initial and last name in combination with any one or more of the following data elements: social security number, driver’s license number or state identification card number, account number or credit or debit card number in combination with any required security code, access code, or password that would permit access to an individual’s financial account, or information regarding an individual’s medical history or mental or physical condition or medical treatment or diagnosis by a health care professional [AS 45.48.010].

IP addresses are not specifically mentioned in Alaska’s data breach notification law. However, they may be considered personal information if they can be linked to an individual. Therefore, if you collect IP addresses in Alaska, you should take appropriate measures to protect them and notify affected individuals in the event of a data breach.

In summary, while Alaska’s APRA does not provide specific guidance on the collection of IP addresses, entities that collect personal information in Alaska, including IP addresses, should comply with Alaska’s data breach notification law and take appropriate measures to protect personal information.

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