(a) A protected individual, or the Office of Information Privacy on behalf of a protected individual, may request that a governmental entity: (1) Not publish the protected individual's personal information; or (2) Remove the protected individual's personal information from any existing publication. (b) A request made under this section shall: (1) Be in writing; (2) Be sent by certified mail or by e-mail; (3) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, provide sufficient information to confirm that the requester is a protected individual; and (4) Adequately identify the document, posting, or other publication containing the personal information. (c) A request made by the Office of Information Privacy certifies that a requester is a protected individual and no further information may be required to confirm that the requester is a protected individual. (d) On receipt of a request under subsection (b) of this section, a governmental entity shall promptly acknowledge receipt of the request in writing by certified mail or by e-mail and: (1) Take steps reasonably necessary to ensure that the personal information is not published; or (2) If the personal information is already published, provide for the removal of the personal information within 72 hours after receipt of the request. (e) A protected individual or the Office of Information Privacy may bring an action for a violation of this section against a governmental entity for: (1) Declaratory relief; (2) Injunctive relief; or (3) Reasonable attorney's fees.
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