N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9, § 7202.5 – Proof of identity. | Midpage
§ 7202.5
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9, § 7202.5
Proof of identity.
Executive Department
(a) The privacy compliance officer may require appropriate identification, such as a driver's license, an identifier assigned to the data subject by the agency, a photograph, or similar information that confirms that the record sought pertains to the data subject.
(b) When a request if made by mail, the privacy compliance officer may require verification of a signature or inclusion of an identifier generally known only by a data subject, or similar appropriate identification.
(c) Proof of identity shall not be required regarding a request for a record accessible to the public pursuant to article 6 of the Public Officers Law.