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Can I collect passport numbers from participants in Virginia? What are the requirements?
Collecting Passport Numbers from Participants in Virginia
According to the Virginia Code, there are no specific provisions that allow or prohibit the collection of passport numbers from participants in Virginia. However, the Virginia Code does regulate the collection and disclosure of personal information, including social security numbers, of registered voters [2.4].
If you are collecting passport numbers for a specific purpose, such as for travel arrangements or identification verification, you should ensure that you comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information.
It is recommended that you consult with a licensed attorney in Virginia to ensure that you are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Requirements for Collecting Personal Information of Registered Voters
If you are collecting personal information of registered voters in Virginia, you must comply with the Virginia Code’s provisions on the collection and disclosure of personal information [2.4].
Under Virginia law, it is unlawful for any person who has obtained a list of registered voters to disclose any voter’s social security number, or any part thereof, to any other person [2.4]. Additionally, any person maintaining a system containing social security numbers obtained from the Board or the Department of Elections must delete or destroy the portion of their records containing those numbers, except for certain limited purposes [2.4].
Therefore, if you are collecting personal information of registered voters, you should ensure that you comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information, including the prohibition on the disclosure of social security numbers.
Conclusion
There are no specific provisions in the Virginia Code that allow or prohibit the collection of passport numbers from participants in Virginia. However, if you are collecting personal information of registered voters, you must comply with the Virginia Code’s provisions on the collection and disclosure of personal information, including the prohibition on the disclosure of social security numbers [2.4]. It is recommended that you consult with a licensed attorney in Virginia to ensure that you are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
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