What personal data of others can I collect legally without infringing upon their privacy?
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Under the US privacy law, you are permitted to collect and use another person's personal data without infringing upon their privacy when the data is publicly available or when you have obtained consent from the individual to use their data. Publicly available personal data includes information that is published in public directories or databases, released pursuant to a state publication law, or simply posted online by an individual. Additionally, companies are allowed to collect and use customers’ personal data without consent for purposes such as detecting fraud and preventing crime.
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What personal data of others can I collect legally without infringing upon their privacy?
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In the United States, personal data can be collected legally without infringing upon privacy as long as it is done with the consent of the person whose data is being collected. Additionally, collecting basic contact information such as name, email address, and mailing address from customers is usually legal if it's done for specified purposes such as delivering products or services to those customers. Finally, gathering basic biometric data - like a fingerprint or facial recognition – for valid security reasons can also be legally done without infringing on someone’s privacy.
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What personal data of others can I collect legally without infringing upon their privacy?