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Can I collect race information from participants in Rhode Island? What are the requirements?
Based on the provided context documents, there is no specific information regarding collecting race information from participants in Rhode Island. However, it is important to note that collecting personal information, including race, may be subject to confidentiality laws and regulations.
According to 230 RICR 30-30-2.6, all personal financial information received by the Department from applicants shall be deemed not public under the terms and provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-1 et seq. and will not be disclosed unless the applicant is notified and either agrees to said disclosure or the Rhode Island Superior Court orders said disclosure after consideration of all issues in each context.
Additionally, R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-14-14 requires applicants to apply to the bureau of criminal identification of the Rhode Island state police or the Rhode Island department of the attorney general for a nationwide criminal records check with fingerprinting. The applicant shall be responsible for payment of the costs of the criminal records check. The Rhode Island state police or the Rhode Island department of the attorney general, as applicable, shall send the results of the criminal records check to the division. Once the results are sent to and received by the Rhode Island lottery, the Rhode Island state police and the Rhode Island department of attorney general shall promptly destroy the fingerprint record(s).
Therefore, it is recommended that you consult with legal counsel to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations when collecting personal information, including race, from participants in Rhode Island.
Jurisdiction
Rhode Island