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

Requirements for Collecting Third-Party Data in Pennsylvania

Based on the provided documents, it is possible to collect third-party data from participants in Pennsylvania, but there are certain requirements that must be met.

Firstly, if the data is being collected by an agency, the Privacy Act states that the agency cannot disclose a record contained in a system of records to a third party [1]([1]). However, if the data is being collected for research purposes, there are ways to collect the data while protecting the privacy of the participants.

Researchers can use Fitbit as an mHealth intervention tool to collect data on physical activity, but they must ensure that personal identifiers are not used when linking email and Fitbit accounts [3]([3]). Additionally, if using an authorized third-party data collection environment, the same procedure should be adopted.

States conduct data matches to identify third-party resources, and they must have laws in place that require health insurers to provide their plan eligibility and coverage information to Medicaid programs [4]([4]). This suggests that if the data is being collected for Medicaid purposes, there may be additional requirements that must be met.

Overall, it is important to ensure that personal identifiers are not used when collecting third-party data, and to comply with any relevant laws and regulations.

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Pennsylvania