Overview
When exporting data from CRS, users located in Idaho and South Carolina will encounter a pop-up notification that must be acknowledged before the export proceeds. This pop-up serves as a legal disclaimer, reminding users of specific state laws regarding the use of personal information.
This article explains the purpose of this pop-up and provides details on the relevant laws.
What to Expect
If a user is located in South Carolina or Idaho, a pop-up will appear during the export process in CRS. The user must acknowledge the message to continue with the export.
State-Specific Notifications
🔹 South Carolina Users
You will see the following message:
South Carolina's Family Privacy Protection Act, Section 30-2-50 prohibits using personal information from a state agency, a local government, or other political subdivision of the State for commercial solicitation directed to any person in the State of South Carolina.
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🔹 Idaho Users
You will see the following message:
Idaho Code 74-120, Idaho Public Records Act prohibits distribution or sale, for use as a mailing list, any list of persons and their addresses and/or phone numbers without first securing the permission of everyone on the list.
Read more here
What You Need to Do
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Acknowledge the message by clicking the confirmation button to proceed with your export.
- Once acknowledged, you will not see the pop-up again
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Ensure compliance with state laws regarding the use of exported data.
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Do not use personal data for commercial solicitation or mailing lists unless proper permission has been secured, as specified by state law.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the pop-up please contact the CRS Support Team. For compliance related questions please contact your MLS board.