Sec. 7202.5. Proof of identity  


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  • (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.