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.