Can I use third-party project management tools that collect personal information in Maine? What are the requirements?

Use of Third-Party Project Management Tools in Maine

Maine law prohibits the release or use of personal information acquired through a security breach by unauthorized persons ^[1.1]. Additionally, Maine law requires background investigations for affected persons who will have access to federal tax information as part of their employment or services provided to the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation ^[3.1].

Regarding the use of third-party project management tools that collect personal information in Maine, the state has specific requirements for the privacy of broadband internet access service customer personal information ^[2.1]. Providers of broadband internet access service may not use, disclose, sell, or permit access to customer personal information, except as provided in subsections 3 and 4, Title 16, chapter 3, subchapters 10 and 11 and 18 United States Code, Section 2703. Providers must take reasonable measures to protect customer personal information from unauthorized use, disclosure, or access ^[2.1].

However, the documents do not provide specific requirements for the use of third-party project management tools that collect personal information in Maine. Therefore, we cannot provide a definitive answer to your query.

Source(s):

• [1.1] Release or use of personal information prohibited
• [2.1] Privacy of broadband Internet access service customer personal information
• [3.1] Access to federal tax information; background investigation requirements

Jurisdiction

Maine

• Privacy