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

Collecting Location Information from Participants in Wisconsin

If you are collecting location information from participants in Wisconsin, you must comply with the state’s laws and regulations regarding data privacy and protection.

Based on the documents provided, we could not find any specific requirements for collecting location information from participants in Wisconsin. However, it is important to note that Wisconsin has strict laws regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.

Under Wisconsin law, personal information is defined as “an individual’s first name or first initial and last name in combination with any one or more of the following data elements, when either the name or the data elements are not encrypted or redacted: (a) Social security number. (b) Driver’s license number or state identification card number. (c) Account number or credit or debit card number, in combination with any required security code, access code, or password that would permit access to an individual’s financial account.” [1.1]

Therefore, if you are collecting location information that is linked to personal information, you must comply with the state’s data privacy and protection laws.

In addition, if you are collecting location information for election-related purposes, such as voter registration, you must comply with the state’s requirements for providing certain information by election-day voter registration applicants. [2.1]

If you are applying for grants related to land information systems, you must also comply with the state’s requirements for grant applications and evaluation criteria. [4.1][4.2][4.3]

Overall, it is important to ensure that you are complying with all relevant state and federal laws and regulations when collecting location information from participants in Wisconsin.

[1.1]: WI Stat § 134.98 [2.1]: WIAC EL 3.04 [4.1]: WIAC Adm 47.05 [4.2]: WIAC Adm 47.04 [4.3]: WIAC Adm 47.06

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Wisconsin