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

Based on the provided context documents, there is no indication that collecting passport numbers from participants in Maryland is allowed or required. The documents do not mention any specific requirements for collecting passport numbers from individuals. However, if you need to collect personal identification information from individuals for a specific purpose, you should ensure that you comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to privacy and data protection.

In general, if you are collecting personal information from individuals in Maryland, you should ensure that you comply with the Maryland Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) ^[3.1]. PIPA requires businesses and other entities that collect personal information to take reasonable steps to protect that information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. PIPA also requires businesses to notify individuals if their personal information is compromised in a data breach.

If you are collecting personal information from individuals for a specific purpose, you should also ensure that you comply with any applicable laws and regulations related to that purpose. For example, if you are collecting personal information for a research study, you may need to obtain informed consent from participants and comply with federal regulations related to human subjects research.

In summary, there are no specific requirements for collecting passport numbers from participants in Maryland. However, if you are collecting personal information from individuals for a specific purpose, you should ensure that you comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including PIPA and any regulations related to your specific purpose.

Source(s):

• [3.1] 33.07.06.00

Jurisdiction

Maryland

• Privacy