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Can I collect personal information from participants in Maryland? What are the requirements?
Based on the provided context documents, there are several regulations in Maryland that govern the collection of personal information from individuals.
Requirements for Collecting Personal Information
If you are collecting personal information from individuals in Maryland, you must comply with the requirements set forth in MDCR 36.10.02.04. This regulation requires that individuals listed under §A of the regulation shall furnish their full name, any previous names or aliases, date of birth, physical description, home and business addresses and telephone numbers, driver’s license number and state of issuance, social security number, photograph, fingerprints for a criminal records check, and any other document or information required by the Commission.
Background Investigation
In addition to the requirements listed above, MDCR 36.10.02.05 requires that individuals or authorized representatives of a person that is required to submit an application, or be investigated, shall submit to the Commission a complete legible set of the individual’s fingerprints for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Maryland Criminal Justice Information System.
Written Consent
MDCR 13A.11.06.09 requires that the Division shall obtain written consent from an applicant or eligible individual or the individual’s representative before disclosing personal information to another person. The written consent to disclose personal information shall be dated and signed by the applicant or eligible individual or the individual’s representative, and shall identify the person to whom the information is to be disclosed, state the purpose of the disclosure, and identify the information or records to be disclosed.
Restrictions on Disclosure
MDCR 13A.11.06.06 provides restrictions on the disclosure of personal information to an applicant or eligible individual. Medical, psychological, or other personal information which the Division believes may be harmful to an applicant or eligible individual may not be disclosed directly to the individual but shall be provided to a person chosen by the individual or pursuant to Health-General Article, §4-302, Annotated Code of Maryland.
Disclosure in Administrative or Judicial Proceeding
MDCR 13A.11.06.12 requires that when personal information is disclosed in connection with an administrative or judicial proceeding to review an action of the Division affecting the applicant or eligible individual, the Division shall request that the information be placed under seal when such procedure is available or take other appropriate action to protect the confidentiality of the information.
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However, it is important to note that the provided context documents do not provide information on the specific type of personal information you are collecting or the purpose for which it will be used. If you require more specific information, please provide additional details.
Therefore, based on the provided context documents, you can collect personal information from participants in Maryland, but you must comply with the requirements set forth in the relevant regulations.
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