Can I collect personal information from participants in Kansas? What are the requirements?

Based on the documents provided, there are certain regulations that may apply when collecting personal information from participants in Kansas.

Authorization Form

If the personal information you are collecting includes protected health information, you may need to use the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s “Authorization to Disclose Protected Health Information” form ^[2.1].

Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository

If the personal information you are collecting is related to criminal justice proceedings, you may need to report the information to the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository ^[3.1].

To ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations when collecting personal information from participants in Kansas, it is recommended that you consult with legal counsel. Additionally, it is recommended that you consult with a local freedom of information officer designated by the governing body of the public agency in Kansas where you plan to collect personal information to ensure compliance with the Kansas open records act ^[1.1][1.2].

In summary, the regulations that may apply when collecting personal information from participants in Kansas depend on the nature of the information being collected. To ensure compliance, it is recommended that you consult with legal counsel and a local freedom of information officer.

^[1.1]: KSST 45-226 ^[2.1]: KSAR 28-75-100 ^[3.1]: KSST 22-4705 ^[1.2]: KSST 45-221

Source(s):

• [1.1] Local freedom of information officer.
• [2.1] Authorization form
• [3.1] Establishment of criminal justice information system central repository; reportable events; reporting, sharing and authorization of information; fees.
• [1.2] Certain records not required to be open; separation of open and closed information required; disclosure of statistical information; records over 70 years old open.

Jurisdiction

Kansas

• Privacy