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Can I collect location information from participants in Indiana? What are the requirements?
Based on the provided context documents, it is unclear what type of location information you are referring to and for what purpose you want to collect it. However, there are some relevant statutes that may apply to your situation.
Collection of Health Data
If you are collecting health-related location information, you may be subject to IC 16-19-10-6, which states that information contained in a survey concerning the health status of Indiana residents that identifies or could be used to determine the identity of a person responding to the survey is confidential. All other information contained in the survey is not confidential and is available for inspection and copying under IC 5-14-3.
GIS Data
If you are collecting GIS data, you may be subject to IC 4-23-7.3-21, which states that nothing in this chapter shall be construed to permit the Indiana Geographic Information Council (IGIC), the state GIS officer, or the state data center to recommend or restrict standards for GIS hardware or software that a proprietary vendor provides to any political subdivision.
Voter Registration Information
If you are collecting voter registration information, you may be subject to IC 3-7-26.4-4, which outlines the circumstances under which the election division may provide voter registration information from the computerized list.
Without more specific information about the type of location information you are collecting and for what purpose, it is difficult to provide a more detailed answer. Please provide more information about your situation if you require further assistance.
Jurisdiction
Indiana