West Virginia Code 1-7-2 – Definitions
For the purposes of this article:
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 1-7-2
- Donor: The person who makes a gift.
- State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
(1) “Donor or membership information” means any record which identifies an individual’s membership in, or support of, any tax-exempt entity under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c), including information that does not directly identify the individual but which, in combination with other information, would allow a reasonable person to identify the individual. Donor or membership information includes, but is not limited to, a member, donor, or supporter’s name, address, occupation, employer, or any electronic or technical data, including social media accounts, email accounts, location data, or other identifying information.
(2) “Individual” means a person who is a United States citizen, or who is domiciled in the United States, but does not include a foreign agent, foreign government, or foreign principal.
(3) “Public agency” means:
(A) Any department, body, office, commission, board, unit, political subdivision, court, or division of state or local government, however designated; and
(B) Any official, employee, or agent of an entity described in paragraph (A) of this subdivision.