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

According to my search results, there are no specific laws in Maine that prohibit the collection of IP addresses from participants. However, it is important to note that any collection of personal information, including IP addresses, must comply with Maine’s privacy laws. Maine has a data breach notification law that requires businesses to notify individuals if their personal information, including IP addresses, is compromised in a data breach ^[2.1]. Additionally, businesses that collect personal information from Maine residents must comply with the Maine Consumer Privacy Act (MCPA), which requires businesses to provide certain disclosures to individuals about their data collection practices and allows individuals to request that their personal information be deleted ^[3.1]. Therefore, if you plan to collect IP addresses from participants in Maine, you should ensure that you comply with the MCPA and other applicable privacy laws.

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• [2.1] Requirements
• [3.1] Definitions

Jurisdiction

Maine

• Privacy