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Can you summarize 33 MERS Section 651-B?
RECORDS AND RECORDING > Privacy protection
Short Summary
This section of the Maine Revised Statutes governs the protection of personal information recorded with a register of deeds and available on the registry’s publicly accessible website. The section defines ‘personal information’ as an individual’s first name or first initial and last name in combination with certain data elements such as social security number, driver’s license number, account numbers, and access codes. If a document containing personal information is recorded and available on the registry’s website, individuals have the right to request the redaction of their personal information. The register of deeds must establish a procedure for such requests and comply with them. This section aims to safeguard individuals’ personal information from unauthorized use or identity theft.
Whom does it apply to?
Individuals whose personal information is recorded with a register of deeds and is available on the registry's publicly accessible website
What does it govern?
Privacy protection
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Maine