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

Based on the documents provided, it appears that collecting location information in Vermont is regulated by several statutes and regulations. Here are the requirements that you need to consider:

Vermont Center for Geographic Information, incorporated; establishment [1.1]

The State of Vermont supports a comprehensive strategy for the development and use of a geographic information system, including geographic location standards for all data collection. To ensure that all data gathered by State agencies that is relevant to the VGIS shall be in a form that is compatible with, useful to, and shared with that geographic information system, there is hereby established the Vermont Center for Geographic Information (the Center) as a unit of the Data Management Division under the Agency of Digital Services.

INDIVIDUAL PRIVACY AND THE AUTOMATIC LOCATION INFORMATION (ALI) DISPLAY [2.1]

Local Exchange Carriers (LECs), Alternative Local Exchange Carriers (ALECs), and any telecommunications company providing dial tone in Vermont shall notify their customers of their privacy rights under Act 182 of the 1996 General Assembly. LECs and ALECs shall develop procedures to enable their customers to exercise their privacy option. LECs and ALECs shall administer their customers’ requests.

Vermont Center for Geographic Information Special Fund [1.2]

The Secretary of Digital Services is authorized to impose charges reasonably related to the costs of the products and services of the Vermont Center for Geographic Information, including the cost of personnel, equipment, supplies, and intellectual property.

ALI/Location Provider Maintenance [2.2]

ECS ALI information must be validated using the Vermont LVF or a Board approved GIS validation process to confirm the accuracy of house number, street address, and community name in the ALI. ALI or other reported database discrepancies must be resolved within two (2) business days. All ALI and dispatchable location information shall be audited at least once annually and any errors corrected.

Agency use of designated address; law enforcement agency [4.1]

If requested in person by a Program participant to the person creating the record prior to the creation of the record, and upon proof of participation in the Program established by this chapter, a law enforcement agency shall use the participant’s substitute address.

Geographic Information Systems GIS Data and Mapping [2.3]

If a municipality that has elected to participate in the enhanced 9-1-1 system chooses to use a Geographic Information System (GIS) to facilitate road naming and numbering it shall conform to relevant standards established by the Vermont Center for Geographic Information, Inc. (VCGI) of Chapter 8 of Title 10 V.S.A.

General Requirements [2.4]

The ECS shall provide ANI for every station or living unit with a station. The ECS shall provide a unique Call Back Number (CBN) for every station or living unit with a station. The ECS shall provide ALI to include a CBN and a dispatchable location for every station or living unit with a station. The location information must correlate to a physically posted dispatchable location in the facility. The ALI shall be provided by a third-party database provider, a LIS, or a future technology recognized and accepted by NENA standards and the Vermont Enhanced 9-1-1 Board. Compliance with this rule will be assessed through a 9-1-1 test call procedure coordinated and authorized by the Vermont Enhanced 9-1-1 Board.

Based on the above documents, it appears that collecting location information in Vermont is regulated by several statutes and regulations. If you are a telecommunications company or a State agency, you may be required to comply with certain standards and procedures to ensure the accuracy and privacy of location information. It is recommended that you consult with legal counsel to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

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Vermont