New York Codes Rules Regulations (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 5. Department of Economic Development |
Chapter I. General Regulations |
Part 2. Access to Personal Information |
Sec. 2.5. Proof of identity
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- (a) When records are to be made available in person following a request made either in person or by mail, the department may require appropriate identification such as a driver license, an identifier assigned by the department, a photograph or some similar means to confirm the identity of the data subject.(b) When a request is made by mail, the department may require that it be acknowledged or that an identifier generally known only by a data subject be included, or the department may require other similar appropriate identification.(c) Proof of identity shall not be required for a record accessible pursuant to article 6 of the Public Officers Law.