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

Yes, you can collect location information from participants in Massachusetts, but there are certain requirements that must be followed.

Requirements for Collecting Location Information

According to the provided documents, there are several requirements for collecting location information from participants in Massachusetts. These include:

• For program participants who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, disclosure of their address must be deemed safe and not a threat to their safety or the safety of their children or dependents ^[2.1].
• The Massachusetts Supplemental Form A PHD-MA-SUPP must be submitted by each category 1 and category 2 license qualifier, which may require the qualifier to provide their current address, mailing address, and home address if different ^[1.1].
• The fair, concise summary of the host community agreement must be published in a periodical of general circulation and on the official website of the municipality, and must contain an advisory that a hard copy of the agreement can be obtained at the municipality’s clerk’s office ^[1.1].
• The question on the ballot submitted to voters must include a fair, concise summary of the host community agreement ^[1.1].

Conclusion

In summary, it is possible to collect location information from participants in Massachusetts, but it must be done in accordance with the requirements outlined in the relevant documents.

Source(s):

• [1.1] Massachusetts Supplemental Form
• [2.1] Program Participant Application and Certification Process

Jurisdiction

Massachusetts

• Privacy