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Can I collect third-party data from participants in Arkansas? What are the requirements?

Yes, you can collect third-party data from participants in Arkansas, but there may be requirements that you need to comply with. According to ARCO 20-8-403, if agreed to by state agencies responsible for maintaining requested data sources, the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement may have access to the agencies’ information and data to facilitate operation of the Arkansas Health Data Initiative. Data under subsection (a) of this section include public health databases, healthcare-utilization data, financial data related to the procurement of health or healthcare-related services, data supplied as part of mandated reporting requirements to state agencies by entities, including, but not limited to, other state agencies and departments, nonstate entities, external vendors, and other entities as identified by the initiative, data collected and maintained under the State Health Data Clearinghouse Act, § 20-7-301 et seq., and other data sources supported and maintained with state funds.

However, if you are planning to collect third-party data for commercial purposes, you may need to comply with additional requirements. According to ARAR 130.00.1–V, to qualify and maintain qualification as a third party examiner, an applicant must meet several qualifications, including holding a valid Arkansas CDL with the classification and endorsements required for operation of the commercial motor vehicle used in the skills tests conducted by the third party examiner, successfully completing a CDL examiner training course conducted by the Division, or an equivalent course as determined by the Division, and having at least three (3) years of experience as a commercial motor vehicle operator or equivalent experience as determined by the Division.

It is important to note that the Division may deny any application for a third party tester certificate/agreement or examiner certificate if the applicant or examiner does not qualify for the certificate under the requirements of the third party testing program. A misstatement or misrepresentation of a material fact may be grounds for denying an agreement or certificate. [1.2][2.1][1.3][1.5]

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