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

Collection of Third-Party Data in West Virginia

Based on the provided documents, there are no specific requirements for collecting third-party data from participants in West Virginia. However, there are some regulations that may be relevant to the collection of data in general.

Ownership of Data

WVCS 169-04-3 states that all right, title, and interest in the data produced by a project vests solely in the Board. No person may receive a copy of any data produced by the project without first signing a license or other agreement in a form acceptable to the Board. This may be relevant if the data being collected is produced by a project overseen by the Board.

Disclosure of Information

WVCS 126-094-17 outlines the circumstances under which an educational agency or institution may disclose personally identifiable information from the education records of a student. The agency or institution must obtain written consent from the parent of the student or the eligible student before disclosing personally identifiable information from the education records of a student, other than directory information, except as provided in section 18. This may be relevant if the data being collected pertains to students.

WVCS 126-094-18 outlines the circumstances under which an educational agency or institution may disclose personally identifiable information from the education records of a student without the written consent of the parent of the student or the eligible student. This may be relevant if the data being collected pertains to students.

Conclusion

Based on the provided documents, there are no specific requirements for collecting third-party data from participants in West Virginia. However, it is recommended that you consult with a legal professional to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Jurisdiction

West Virginia

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