N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 2 § 111.5

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 50, December 11, 2024

Section 111.5 - Proof of identity

(a) When a request is made in person, this office may require the requesting individual to present appropriate identification, such as a driver's license, an identifier assigned to the data subject by this office, a photograph or similar information that confirms that the person seeking the record is the data subject of such record.

(b) When a request is made by mail or by email, this office 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).

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 2 § 111.5

Amended New York State Register October 21, 2015/Volume XXXVII, Issue 42, eff. 10/21/2015