Sec. 551.3. Proof of identity

(a) When a request is made pursuant to this Part in person, or when records are made available in person following a request made by mail, the Office of Information Technology Services may require identification, such as a driver's license, an identifier assigned to the data subject by the Office of Information Technology Services, a photograph or similar information that confirms that the records sought pertain to the data subject.

(b) When a request is made pursuant to this Part, by mail, the Office of Information Technology Services 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 the Freedom of Information Law (article 6 of the Public Officers Law).