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Can I share personal information about my customers with third parties in Connecticut? What are the requirements?

Sharing Personal Information with Third Parties in Connecticut

Connecticut has strict regulations regarding the sharing of personal information with third parties. The Personal Data Act, Section 4-190 (9) of the Connecticut General Statutes defines the categories of personal information that are protected [1.1][3.1].

Disclosure of Personal Data

Disclosure of personal data from personal data systems of the Department shall be governed by Chapter 3 of the Connecticut General Statutes [2.1]. Except where non-disclosure is required or specifically permitted by law, the Connecticut State Labor Department shall disclose to any person upon written request all personal data concerning that individual which is maintained by the Agency [3.2].

Permitted Use of Personal Data

The Department retains personnel records according to schedules published by the Public Records Administrator, Connecticut State Library. Employees of the Department who are assigned personnel and payroll responsibilities use the personal data contained in the Department’s personnel records in processing promotions, re-classifications, transfers to other agencies, retirement, and other personnel actions. Supervisors use the personal data when promotions, career counseling, or disciplinary actions for such employees are contemplated, and for other employment-related purposes [2.2].

Requirements for Maintaining Personal Data

Personal data will not be maintained by the Connecticut State Labor Department unless relevant and necessary to accomplish the lawful purpose of the agency. The Department shall collect and maintain all records with accurateness and completeness. The Department shall dispose of irrelevant or unnecessary public records in accordance with its records retention schedule and with the approval of the Public Records Administrator pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. Sec. 11-8a, as may be amended from time to time, or, if the records are not disposable under the records retention schedule, request permission from the Public Records Administrator to dispose of the records under Conn. Gen. Stat. Sec. 11-8a, as may be amended from time to time [3.4][5.1].

Conclusion

In Connecticut, personal information is protected by law, and disclosure of personal data is governed by Chapter 3 of the Connecticut General Statutes. The Connecticut State Labor Department may disclose personal data upon written request, and personnel records are used for employment-related purposes. Personal data will not be maintained unless relevant and necessary to accomplish the lawful purpose of the agency, and irrelevant or unnecessary public records will be disposed of in accordance with the records retention schedule [1.1][2.1][3.1][3.2][2.2][3.4][5.1].

Therefore, sharing personal information about your customers with third parties in Connecticut is subject to strict regulations, and you should consult with a legal professional to ensure compliance with the law.

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