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Can I collect location information from participants in North Carolina? What are the requirements?
Collecting Location Information from Participants in North Carolina
Based on the provided context documents, there are specific regulations regarding the collection of location information from participants in North Carolina.
According to NCGS 132-1.11A and NCGS 132-1.12, a public record does not include any identifying information of a minor participant in a program sponsored by a local government or combination of local governments, a program funded by the North Carolina Partnership for Children, Inc., or a program funded by a local partnership. Identifying information includes the participant’s name, address, age, date of birth, telephone number, the name or address of the participant’s parent or legal guardian, e-mail address, or any other identifying information on an application to participate in such program or other records related to that program. However, the county, municipality, and zip code of residence of each participating minor is a public record, with the information listed in subsection (a) of this section redacted.
Therefore, if you are collecting location information from minors participating in a program sponsored by a local government or combination of local governments, a program funded by the North Carolina Partnership for Children, Inc., or a program funded by a local partnership, you must not collect any identifying information as defined in NCGS 132-1.11A and NCGS 132-1.12.
If you are collecting location information from non-minors, there are no specific regulations in the provided context documents that prohibit the collection of location information. However, you should ensure that you comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding data privacy and security.
In summary, you can collect location information from participants in North Carolina, but you must not collect any identifying information of minor participants as defined in NCGS 132-1.11A and NCGS 132-1.12.
Jurisdiction
North Carolina