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

Collecting IP Addresses in Vermont

Based on the context documents provided, there are no explicit laws or regulations in Vermont that prohibit the collection of IP addresses. However, certain requirements may apply depending on the purpose and context of the collection.

Agency Use of Designated Address

According to [2.1], a law enforcement agency shall use a participant’s substitute address in certain records, including a summons or complaint for a violation within the jurisdiction of the judicial bureau, a citation to appear under Rule 3 of the Vermont Rules of Criminal Procedure, or an accident report filed with the Department of Motor Vehicles. However, nothing in this subchapter shall prevent a law enforcement agency from requiring that a Program participant provide his or her actual address upon request from the agency. Therefore, if a law enforcement agency requires the collection of IP addresses for a legitimate purpose, it may be allowed to do so.

Execution of Warrant for Information Kept by Service Provider

If a law enforcement agency needs to obtain IP addresses from a service provider, it must comply with the requirements outlined in [1.2]. A warrant issued under this chapter may be addressed to any Vermont law enforcement officer, who shall serve the warrant upon the service provider, the service provider’s registered agent, or, if the service provider has no registered agent in the State, upon the Office of Secretary of State in accordance with 12 V.S.A. §§ 851-858. If the service provider consents, the warrant may be served via U.S. mail, courier service, express delivery service, facsimile, electronic mail, an Internet-based portal maintained by the service provider, or other reliable electronic means.

Use of Drones

According to [4.1], any use of drones by any person, including a law enforcement agency, shall comply with all applicable Federal Aviation Administration requirements and guidelines. Therefore, if a law enforcement agency uses drones to collect IP addresses, it must comply with FAA regulations.

Conclusion

In summary, there are no explicit laws or regulations in Vermont that prohibit the collection of IP addresses. However, if a law enforcement agency requires the collection of IP addresses, it must comply with the requirements outlined in [2.1] and [1.2], as well as any applicable FAA regulations.

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