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Can I collect personal information from participants in Nevada? What are the requirements?
Yes, you can collect personal information from participants in Nevada, but it is important to ensure that you comply with the applicable regulations. The requirements for collecting personal information in Nevada depend on the context in which the information is being collected.
If you are collecting personal information for the purpose of providing shelter to victims of domestic violence, you may be authorized to request that the personal information be kept confidential [2.1].
If you are collecting personal information for the purpose of screening employees, volunteers, or covered individuals who have supervised or unsupervised access to children, elderly persons, or persons with disabilities, you must comply with the procedures set forth in the Volunteer and Employee Criminal History System program [3.2]. This includes establishing an account with the Central Repository, obtaining a signed waiver from any person being screened, and submitting a request for screening accompanied by the payment of a fee to the Central Repository.
If you are collecting personal information for any other purpose, it is recommended to consult with legal counsel to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
In all cases, it is important to handle personal information in accordance with the law and to safeguard the records [2.1][3.2].
Therefore, it is important to review the specific regulations that apply to your situation and to ensure that you comply with all applicable requirements.
Source(s):
- [2.1] Request by agency of State or political subdivision for information on certain persons from Federal Bureau of Investigation.
- [3.2] Procedure for submitting request for screening; fee; records of criminal history to be provided to qualified entity; determination of fitness by qualified entity; screening criteria; appeal of results; immunity of qualified entity; audit of qualified entity; compliance with federal law required.
Jurisdiction
Nevada