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The Department will record visits to this web site without collecting any personal identifiable information of users. Such general statistics are collected for the compilation of statistical reports and the diagnosis of problems with or concerning computer systems to help the Department improve this website.

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Unless permitted or required by law, the Department will not disclose your personal data to any third parties without your prior consent.
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