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Can I collect passport numbers from participants in Connecticut? What are the requirements?

Based on the documents provided, it is not clear whether you can collect passport numbers from participants in Connecticut. However, Connecticut law requires that personal information be kept confidential and used only for the purposes for which it was collected. Additionally, there are restrictions on the posting, display, transmission, and use of Social Security numbers, and specific requirements for licensing and registration in certain industries.

Requirements for Collecting and Processing Personal Information in Connecticut

In Connecticut, the collection and processing of personal information is regulated by various statutes and regulations. Here are some key requirements to keep in mind:

  1. Confidentiality of Personal Information: Connecticut law requires that personal information be kept confidential and used only for the purposes for which it was collected [42 CTGS 471][5.1].
  2. Restrictions on Posting, Display, Transmission, and Use of Social Security Numbers: Connecticut law prohibits the public posting or display of an individual’s Social Security number, printing of Social Security numbers on cards required for access to products or services, and requiring individuals to transmit their Social Security numbers over the internet unless the connection is secure or the Social Security number is encrypted [42 CTGS 470][5.1].
  3. Requirements for Licensing and Registration: Connecticut law requires that individuals seeking to become licensed security officers must submit completed state and federal fingerprint cards, along with the appropriate fee, to the Department of Public Safety [29 RCSA 161x-2][4.1].
  4. Certification of Program Participants: The Secretary of the State shall certify, as participants, individuals who have filed, or on whose behalf have been filed, properly completed applications [54 RCSA 240a-3][1.2].
  5. Requirements for Issuance: The following requirements must be met as a prerequisite to the issuance of an identity card pursuant to section 1-1h of the General Statutes, as amended: (a) The applicant must be a resident of Connecticut. (b) The applicant shall make application on a form provided by the commissioner of motor vehicles, shall sign the application, and shall pay the fee provided in section 1-1h of the Connecticut General Statutes. Each applicant also shall be required to provide on the application his or her federal social security number or, if the applicant is not eligible to be assigned such number, to provide the appropriate non-eligibility statement issued by the United States Social Security Administration (Form SSA L676, or similar form) [1 RCSA 1h-4][2.1].

Conclusion

Based on the documents provided, it is not clear whether you can collect passport numbers from participants in Connecticut. However, Connecticut law requires that personal information be kept confidential and used only for the purposes for which it was collected. Additionally, there are restrictions on the posting, display, transmission, and use of Social Security numbers, and specific requirements for licensing and registration in certain industries.

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