§ 31-21.1-6 - Data collection and use. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 31-21.1-6

   § 31-21.1-6  Data collection and use.– (a) Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, data acquired under thissection shall be used only for: (1) research or statistical purposes; or (2) inany legal or administrative proceeding to establish an inference ofdiscrimination on the basis of particular identifying characteristics, by courtorder. All data collected pursuant to this chapter shall be public; provided,that any complaints filed pursuant to § 31-21.1-4(c)(2) shall be subjectto the provisions of chapter 28.6 of title 42.

   (b) Any police officer who in good faith records traffic stopinformation pursuant to the requirements of this chapter shall not be heldcivilly liable for the act of recording the information unless the officer'sconduct was reckless.