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Can I sell personal information without obtaining consent in Alaska? What are the requirements?

Selling Personal Information in Alaska

Based on the documents provided, it is not legal to sell personal information without obtaining consent in Alaska [2.2]. Personal information is defined as “information that can be used to identify a person and from which judgments can be made about a person’s character, habits, avocations, finances, occupation, general reputation, credit, health, or other personal characteristics” [2.2].

Requirements for Selling Personal Information

According to [1.1], it is the policy of the executive branch of government to limit the collection of personal information only to that data necessary for the efficient administration of a public agency. This suggests that personal information should only be collected for specific purposes and not sold without consent.

Additionally, [2.1] states that when a state agency requests personal information that may be included in a public record directly from the person who is the subject of the information, the agency shall give the person a written notice at the time of the request that states the consequences to the person, if any, of not providing all or part of the requested information. This suggests that consent is required for the disclosure of personal information.

Prohibited Representations

[6.3] prohibits a seller from making a representation that is inconsistent with AS 45.66.160, which includes the requirement that a seller must provide a disclosure statement to a buyer at least 10 calendar days before the buyer signs a contract or makes a payment. The disclosure statement must contain important information about the business opportunity and the person selling it [6.1].

Conclusion

Based on the documents provided, it is not legal to sell personal information without obtaining consent in Alaska. Additionally, a seller must provide a disclosure statement to a buyer before the buyer signs a contract or makes a payment.

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Alaska