Proof of identity
Compiled text through Mar 31, 2022
Register checked through Jul 29, 2026
Later Register activity found — review the notice before relying on the compiled text.
Dates and status
- Compiling agency
- Executive Department
- Text status
- Source receipt
- Compiled text through
- Mar 31, 2022
- Register checked through
- July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
- Activity status
- Later Register activity found — review the notice before relying on the compiled text.
- Latest notice
- SUN-08-24-00012-E · Emergency rule · Apr 23, 2024
- Source snapshot
- Jun 6, 2026
(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.