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Can I collect location information from participants in Maine? What are the requirements?

Requirements for Collecting Location Information in Maine

If you plan to collect location information from participants in Maine, you must comply with the standards, rules, and policies set by the Chief Information Officer that govern state data custodians’ information technology [1.1].

Additionally, you must ensure that the public information is accurate, complete, and current through the creation of adequate procedures, update source data bases following verification of suggested corrections that users submit in accordance with geographic information board standards, comply with standards adopted by the geographic information board, and provide reasonable safeguards to protect confidentiality [1.1].

It is important to note that the Maine Library of Geographic Information Board has the power to hear and resolve disputes that may arise between data custodians or with respect to information to be placed in the Maine Library of Geographic Information, enforcement of geographic information board standards, rules or policies or other related matters, all in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act [1.1].

Search Warrant Requirement for Acquisition of Location Information

Except as provided in this subchapter, a government entity may not obtain location information without a valid warrant issued by a duly authorized justice, judge or justice of the peace using procedures established pursuant to Title 15, section 55 or 56 [3.1].

Conditions of Use of Location Information

Location information obtained pursuant to this subchapter or evidence derived from that information may be received in evidence or otherwise disclosed in a trial, hearing or other proceeding only if each party, not less than 10 days before the trial, hearing or proceeding, has been furnished with a copy of the statement of emergency filed under section 650, subsection 4 or the warrant and accompanying application under which the information was obtained [3.2].

Consult with Relevant Authorities

It is recommended that you consult with the Maine Library of Geographic Information Board to ensure that you are complying with all relevant standards, rules, and policies when collecting location information from participants in Maine [1.1].

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Maine