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Can I collect personal information from participants in Maine? What are the requirements?
Based on the documents provided, there are specific requirements for collecting personal information in Maine.
Definition of Personal Information
According to 10 MERS Section 1347, personal information is defined as an individual’s first name, or first initial, and last name in combination with specific data elements, including social security number, driver’s license number or state identification card number, account number, credit card number or debit card number, account passwords or personal identification numbers or other access codes.
Release or Use of Personal Information
It is a violation of Maine law for an unauthorized person to release or use an individual’s personal information acquired through a security breach, as outlined in 10 MERS Section 1347-A [2.1].
Requirements for Collecting Personal Information
It is important to protect personal privacy and confidentiality when collecting personal information in Maine. It is recommended to review the specific requirements outlined in the relevant sections of Maine law before collecting personal information.
Confidentiality of Library Records
If you are collecting personal information from library patrons, it is important to note that library records are confidential in Maine, as outlined in 27 MERS Section 121 [3.1]. A record designated confidential may only be released with the express written permission of the library patron involved, to officers, employees, volunteers and agents of the library to the extent necessary for library administrative purposes, or as the result of a court order.
Based on the documents provided, it is important to protect personal privacy and confidentiality when collecting personal information in Maine. It is recommended to review the specific requirements outlined in the relevant sections of Maine law before collecting personal information.
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