(a) A protected individual, or the Office of Information Privacy on behalf of a protected individual, may request that a person who has published the protected individual's personal information remove the protected individual's personal information from 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) The person to whom the request is made shall: (1) Provide for the removal of the personal information within 72 hours after receipt of the request; and (2) Notify the protected individual or the Office of Information Privacy by certified mail or by e-mail of the removal. (e) (1) A protected individual or the Office of Information Privacy may bring an action for a violation of this section against a person for: (i) Declaratory relief; (ii) Injunctive relief; (iii) Damages incurred as the result of a violation of this section; or (iv) Reasonable attorney's fees. (2) In addition to the relief provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection, if a court finds that a person willfully refused to provide for the removal of personal information knowing that the individual on behalf of whom the request was made was a protected individual, the court may award punitive damages.
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