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Can I collect third-party data from participants in South Carolina? What are the requirements?
Requirements for Collecting Third-Party Data in South Carolina
Based on the provided documents, it is possible to collect third-party data from participants in South Carolina, but there are requirements that must be met to ensure the protection and security of the data.
The South Carolina Insurance Data Security Act [2][3] requires licensees to exercise due diligence in selecting third-party service providers and to require those providers to implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect and secure the information systems and nonpublic information that are accessible to, or held by, the third-party service provider. Additionally, the licensee must monitor, evaluate, and address any third-party service provider’s security measures.
Therefore, if you plan to collect third-party data in South Carolina, you must ensure that you have appropriate security measures in place and that any third-party service providers you use also have appropriate security measures in place.
It is important to note that the South Carolina Insurance Data Security Act applies specifically to insurance licensees, so if you are not an insurance licensee, other laws and regulations may apply.
Conclusion
To summarize, you can collect third-party data from participants in South Carolina, but you must ensure that you have appropriate security measures in place and that any third-party service providers you use also have appropriate security measures in place. The South Carolina Insurance Data Security Act provides specific requirements for insurance licensees, but other laws and regulations may apply depending on your industry and the type of data you are collecting.
Source(s):
- [2] South Carolina Insurance Data Security Act
- [3] Cybersecurity | Department of Insurance, SC - Official Website
Jurisdiction
South Carolina