Can I store personal information about my customers in Arizona? What are the requirements?

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Storing Personal Information in Arizona

Arizona law allows for the collection and storage of personal information about customers, subject to certain requirements. However, there are restrictions on the use of social security numbers. According to AZRS 44-1373, a person or entity shall not intentionally communicate or otherwise make an individual’s social security number available to the general public. Additionally, a person or entity shall not print an individual’s social security number on any card required for the individual to receive products or services provided by the person or entity. Furthermore, a person or entity shall not require the transmission of an individual’s social security number over the internet unless the connection is secure or the social security number is encrypted.

Requirements for Storing Personal Information

Under Arizona law, if you collect personal information from customers, you must implement reasonable security procedures and practices appropriate to the nature of the information to protect it from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure. Additionally, if you collect personal information from customers, you must provide them with notice of your information practices. This notice must include the categories of personal information that you collect, the purposes for which you use the information, and the types of third parties with whom you share the information.

Conclusion

In summary, Arizona law allows for the collection and storage of personal information about customers, subject to certain requirements and restrictions on the use of social security numbers. If you collect personal information from customers, you must implement reasonable security procedures and practices appropriate to the nature of the information to protect it from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure. Additionally, you must provide customers with notice of your information practices.

Jurisdiction

Arizona

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