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Can I skip obtaining consent to sell personal information in Connecticut? What are the requirements?

Based on the context documents provided, you cannot skip obtaining consent to sell personal information in Connecticut. The Personal Data Act, Section 4-190 (9) of the Connecticut General Statutes defines personal data as a category of personal information, and any information which, because of name, identifying number, mark or description can be readily associated with a particular person [1.1][2.1][4.1].

The Connecticut State Labor Department is responsible for verifying the identity of any person requesting access to his/her own personal data [2.2]. Within four business days of receipt of a written request, the Connecticut State Labor Department shall mail or deliver to the requesting individual a written response in plain language, informing him or her as to whether or not the Agency maintains personal data on that individual, the category and location of the personal data maintained on that individual, and procedures available to review the records [2.2].

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 [2.2]. The procedures for disclosure shall be in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Sections 1-15 through 1-21k. If the personal data is maintained in coded form, the Agency shall transcribe the data into a commonly understandable form before disclosure [2.2].

Therefore, you cannot skip obtaining consent to sell personal information in Connecticut. The Connecticut State Labor Department is responsible for verifying the identity of any person requesting access to his/her own personal data, and the Department shall disclose to any person upon written request all personal data concerning that individual which is maintained by the Agency [2.2].

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