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Can I collect third-party data from participants in Indiana? What are the requirements?
Requirements for Collecting Third-Party Data in Indiana
If you are a data owner and want to collect third-party data in Indiana, you must comply with the requirements set forth in IC 5-14-3.3-16 [2.1]. This section applies to a data owner only if an Indiana statute requires the data owner to submit government data to a web site owner.
According to IC 5-14-3.3-16, a web site owner may require the data owner to submit the government data in an electronic format on a prescribed form [2.1]. Additionally, a data owner shall include a link on the data owner’s Internet web site to the Internet web site of the web site owner to which the data owner is required to submit government data [2.1].
Therefore, if you want to collect third-party data in Indiana, you must ensure that you comply with the requirements set forth in IC 5-14-3.3-16.
Additional Information
If you need more information on Indiana data collection requirements, you can refer to the following documents:
- IC 5-14-3.5-2 [1.1]: This document outlines the data that must be posted on the Indiana transparency Internet web site.
- IC 5-14-3.5-11 [1.2]: This document requires each state agency to include a link on the agency’s Internet web site to the Internet web site established under this chapter.
- IC 5-14-3.3-4 [2.2]: This document defines “government data” as used in this chapter.
- IC 5-14-3.3-10 [2.4]: This document outlines the government data standards that apply to government data.
- IC 5-14-3.3-13 [2.3]: This document outlines the disclosure of data in accordance with other laws.
- IC 5-14-3.3-1 [2.5]: This document defines “data owner” as used in this chapter.
Please note that this information is provided as a general guide and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have specific legal questions, you should consult with an attorney.
Source(s):
- [1.1] Data on Indiana transparency web site
- [2.1] Data owner responsibilities
- [1.2] Links on state agency web sites to Indiana transparency web site
- [2.2] “Government data”
- [2.3] Disclosure of data in accordance with other laws
- [2.4] Government data standards; applicability
- [2.5] “Data owner”
Jurisdiction
Indiana