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Can I collect PayPal information from participants in Utah? What are the requirements?
Based on the context documents, there is no clear information regarding collecting PayPal information from participants in Utah. However, if you plan to collect any personal information, including PayPal information, from participants in Utah, you must comply with Utah’s data privacy laws.
Utah Data Privacy Laws
Utah has enacted several data privacy laws that regulate the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information. The most notable of these laws is the Utah Data Breach Notification Act, which requires businesses to notify individuals if their personal information is compromised in a data breach [2]. Additionally, Utah has enacted the Utah Consumer Privacy Act, which gives consumers the right to know what personal information is being collected about them and the right to request that their information be deleted [4](FDIC, “2021 FDIC National Survey of Unbanked and Underbanked”).
Requirements for Collecting Personal Information
If you plan to collect personal information from participants in Utah, you must comply with the following requirements:
- Obtain consent: You must obtain the participant’s consent before collecting their personal information [2].
- Provide notice: You must provide participants with notice of what personal information you are collecting, how it will be used, and who it will be shared with [4](FDIC, “2021 FDIC National Survey of Unbanked and Underbanked”).
- Protect the information: You must take reasonable steps to protect the personal information you collect from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure [2].
It is recommended that you consult with a legal professional to ensure that you are complying with all applicable data privacy laws when collecting personal information from participants in Utah.
[2]: Utah Courts, “Subpoenas”
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