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Can I skip obtaining consent to sell personal information in Kentucky? What are the requirements?
Selling Personal Information in Kentucky
Kentucky has laws that regulate the selling of personal information. As per [1.2], any merchant, caller, or other person who uses electronic equipment within Kentucky for purposes of telephone solicitation shall, as a condition of that use, be deemed to have accepted the provisions of KRS 367.46951 to 367.46999 and of KRS Chapter 526.
Furthermore, [1.3] states that a person may consent to receive telephone calls through automated calling equipment by giving written consent to the person using automated calling equipment or causing it to be used. Any form used to obtain written consent shall state clearly and conspicuously its purpose and effect and shall clearly and conspicuously give notice of how the consent can be withdrawn. A written consent to receive telephone calls through automated calling equipment shall be void on and after the fifteenth day after receipt of a letter withdrawing the consent. Unless withdrawn, a written consent shall be valid for two (2) years from the date on which it is executed.
Therefore, it is important to obtain written consent before selling personal information in Kentucky.
In conclusion, obtaining written consent is a requirement for selling personal information in Kentucky.
Source(s):
- [1.2] Person using electronic equipment for solicitation deemed to have accepted Kentucky law.
- [1.3] Consent to calls made with automated calling equipment – Written consent – Withdrawal of written consent – Period of validity of written consent.
Jurisdiction
Kentucky