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Data protection in United States — Kentucky

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174 matching statutes

• United States — Kentucky

  KRS § 367.6802 Assessment mechanism required to conduct eye assessment or to generate prescription for corrective eyewear -- Duties of optometrist, osteopath, or physician -- Required disclosures to patient -- Construction of statute -- Appropriate practice standards.

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  Kentucky patients and Kentucky-licensed eye-care professionals must follow specific rules when using an assessment mechanism for eye assessments or prescriptions.

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  KRS § 146.610 Duties of Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves -- Authority for administrative regulations -- Criteria for designation of plants as endangered or threatened -- Plant lists -- Quadrennial report.

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  The office may study plant species, and it must report every four years to the Governor and General Assembly on endangered or threatened plant species. The office and cabinet may also issue regulations and lists tied to plant species status.

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• United States — Kentucky

  KRS § 216B.165 Duty to report quality of care and safety problems -- Investigation and report -- Prohibition against retaliation.

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  Health care facility staff must report safety or care problems, supervisors must investigate and respond within 7 working days, and facilities may not retaliate or require prior notice.

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• United States — Kentucky

  KRS § 334A.175 Complaints -- Procedure -- Disciplinary sanctions -- Prohibited conduct.

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  People who want to complain about a licensee must file a written complaint with the board. The board may investigate, require a response from the licensee, use a hearing officer, and impose discipline including suspension, revocation, probation, reprimand, or a fine up to $1,000.

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  KRS § 14.302 Safe at Home Program -- Designated addresses -- Program open to victims of specified offenses and specified public officials -- Criminal history background check and fingerprinting of Secretary of State employees administering program. (Effective January 1, 2027)

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  Kentucky’s Safe at Home Program is created to help certain victims and specified attorneys, and it may assign designated addresses.

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  KRS § 61.168 Body-worn cameras and video and audio recordings -- Disclosure, retention, and availability for viewing governed by KRS 61.870 to 61.884 and 171.410 to 171.740 -- Exceptions.

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  This section sets definitions for body-worn camera terms and rules when public agencies may withhold recordings or must let involved parties view them.

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• United States — Kentucky

  KRS § 367.4903 Definitions for KRS 367.4903 to 367.4917.

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  This section defines key terms used in KRS 367.4903 to 367.4917, including underground facility, excavator, operator, excavation, emergency, locate request, working day, tolerance zone, and related telecommunications terms.

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• United States — Kentucky

  KRS § 620.050 Immunity for good-faith actions or reports -- Investigations -- Confidentiality of reports -- Exceptions -- Parent's access to records -- Sharing of information by children's advocacy centers -- Confidentiality of interview with child -- Exceptions -- Confidentiality of identifying information regarding reporting individual -- Internal review and report -- Waiver -- Medical diagnostic procedures -- Sharing information with relatives -- Interaction among siblings who are not jointly placed. (Effective until July 15, 2026)

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  This section gives immunity for certain good-faith child-abuse reporting and related actions, and it keeps many child-protection records confidential with listed exceptions.

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• United States — Kentucky

  KRS § 15.268 General Regulatory Sandbox Program -- Applications.

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  Applicants for the regulatory sandbox may request a consultation, but they must file the required fee and a prescribed written application with the regulatory relief office.

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• United States — Kentucky

  KRS § 342.813 Manager -- Qualifications -- Powers and duties -- Bond.

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  The board must hire a manager after a nationwide search and Senate confirmation, and the manager must meet experience, bond, and administrative duties requirements.

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• United States — Kentucky

  KRS § 334.120 Complaints -- Procedure -- Disciplinary sanctions -- Prohibited conduct.

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  Complaints against licensees must be filed in writing with the board, and the board may investigate and impose discipline after a hearing.

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  KRS § 336.135 Employee must give prior written consent for enrollment as member of labor organization and deduction of membership dues -- Recordkeeping -- Report to members -- Exception.

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  Employees must give written consent before being enrolled in a labor organization, and wage deductions for union dues or similar fees need written or electronic authorization. Labor organizations must keep and share certain financial records, with a five-year retention rule and annual reporting for public-employee orga

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