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Can I collect personal information from participants in Iowa? What are the requirements?
Collecting Personal Information in Iowa
If you plan to collect personal information from participants in Iowa, you must ensure that there is a legal basis for doing so. According to the Iowa Administrative Code (IAC), state agencies may collect personally identifiable information only if there is a legal authority for the collection of that information [1.1]. Therefore, before collecting personal information, it is important to ensure that there is a legal basis for doing so.
Additionally, the IAC requires that state agencies describe the legal authority for the collection of personal information, the means of storage of that information, and whether a data processing system matches, collates, or permits the comparison of personally identifiable information in another record system [1.1]. This means that state agencies must be transparent about their data collection practices.
Furthermore, certain personal information may be confidential and subject to restrictions on public inspection and copying. For example, personally identifiable information collected pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 139A is maintained as confidential pursuant to Iowa Code section 139A.3(2)“b” and Iowa Code section 22.7(16) [2.2]. Therefore, if you plan to collect personal information in Iowa, you should be aware that certain personal information may be confidential and subject to restrictions on public inspection and copying.
It is important to note that the above information is specific to state agencies. If you are not a state agency, you may still be subject to other laws and regulations regarding the collection of personal information.
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