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Can I skip obtaining consent to disclose personal information for a business purpose in Connecticut? What are the requirements?

Disclosure of Personal Information for Business Purposes in Connecticut

In Connecticut, obtaining consent is generally required to disclose personal information for business purposes, unless non-disclosure is required or specifically permitted by law [1.1]([2.2]).

Requirements for Disclosure of Personal Information

If personal data is maintained by the Connecticut State Labor Department or the Office of the Treasurer, the agency must disclose to any person upon written request all personal data concerning that individual which is maintained by the agency, except where non-disclosure is required or specifically permitted by law [1.1]([2.2]).

The agency must verify the identity of any person requesting access to their own personal data [1.1]([2.2]).

If the personal data is maintained in coded form, the agency must transcribe the data into a commonly understandable form before disclosure [1.1]([2.2]).

Personal Data Definitions

“Personal data” means any information concerning a natural person which, because of name, identifying number, mark or description can be readily associated with a particular person [4.1]([1.2]).

“Category of personal data” means the classification of personal information set forth in the Personal Data Act, Section 4-190 (9) of the Connecticut General Statutes [3.1]([1.2])[4.2]([4.2]).

General Requirements for Maintenance of 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 [1.4]([1.4]).

The agency will collect and maintain all records with accurateness and completeness [1.4]([1.4]).

Insofar as it is consistent with the needs and mission of the Connecticut State Labor Department, the agency, wherever practical, shall collect personal data directly from the persons to whom a record pertains [1.4]([1.4]).

Conclusion

In conclusion, obtaining consent is generally required to disclose personal information for business purposes in Connecticut, unless non-disclosure is required or specifically permitted by law. The Connecticut State Labor Department and the Office of the Treasurer must disclose personal data upon written request, and verify the identity of the requester. Personal data definitions and general requirements for maintenance of personal data are also provided by Connecticut regulations.

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Connecticut