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

Sharing Personal Information with Third Parties in South Carolina

Sharing personal information with third parties in South Carolina is generally prohibited unless the individual has given written consent or the sharing falls under one of the exceptions listed in the law ^[3.1][2.2].

According to South Carolina law, social security numbers and identifying information may be disclosed to another governmental entity or its agents, employees, or contractors, if disclosure is necessary for the receiving entity to perform its duties and responsibilities ^[2.2].

It is important to review the specific circumstances and applicable laws to determine whether sharing personal information with third parties is permissible.

Source(s):

• [3.1] Obtaining personal information from state agency, local government, or other political subdivision for commercial solicitation; penalty.
• [2.2] Disclosure of social security numbers and identifying information.

Jurisdiction

South Carolina

• Privacy