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

Collecting Personal Information in Wisconsin

Yes, you can collect personal information from participants in Wisconsin, subject to certain requirements.

Requirements for Collecting Personal Information

If you are collecting personal information from individuals for the purpose of applying for a license under s. 562.05 (1) (a) or (b) of the Wisconsin Statutes, you must include the following information for each individual required to be identified in the application form [1.1]:

  • Full name, business and residence addresses and telephone numbers, all previous residential addresses for the preceding 20 years or if less than 20 years at the current residence address, date of birth, place of birth, and 2 references.
  • An authorization for release of personal information, in the form prescribed by the division, signed by the individual and providing that such individual:
  • Authorizes a review by and full disclosure to any agent of the division or Wisconsin department of justice, division of criminal investigation of all records concerning the individual, relating to the information provided in the application form, whether the records are public, non-public, private or confidential.
  • Recognizes the information reviewed or disclosed may be used by the state of Wisconsin, its employees, the division staff and agents of the division, to determine the signer’s qualifications for a license under s. 562.05 (1) (a) or (b) , Stats.
  • Releases authorized providers and users of the information from any liability under state or federal data privacy laws.

Disclosure of Personal Information

Personal information collected from vital records may only be disclosed to individuals with a direct and tangible interest in the record, such as the registrant, a member of the registrant’s immediate family, the registrant’s legal custodians or guardians, or a representative authorized by any person with a direct and tangible interest [3.1].

Voter Registration Applications

If you are collecting personal information from individuals for voter registration purposes, there are specific requirements outlined in [2.1] and [2.2]. For example, a qualified elector registering to vote at a polling place on election day, who has been issued a current and valid Wisconsin driver’s license, shall list his or her Wisconsin driver’s license number on the voter registration application before the registration may be accepted or processed and before the person is allowed to vote at any election in Wisconsin [2.1].

Conclusion

You can collect personal information from participants in Wisconsin subject to the requirements outlined in the relevant documents. Additionally, personal information collected from vital records may only be disclosed to individuals with a direct and tangible interest in the record [3.1]. If you are collecting personal information for voter registration purposes, there are specific requirements outlined in [2.1] and [2.2].

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Wisconsin