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Can you summarize MSCO 75-24-29?
General Provisions > Persons conducting business in Mississippi required to provide notice of a breach of security involving personal information to all affected individuals; enforcement.
Short Summary
This legal document, part of the Mississippi Code, requires any person conducting business in Mississippi and owning, licensing, or maintaining personal information of any resident of Mississippi to provide notice of a breach of security involving personal information to all affected individuals. The document defines terms such as ‘breach of security’ and ‘personal information’ and specifies the obligations of businesses in disclosing breaches and conducting investigations. It also outlines the methods of providing notice and allows for substitute notice under certain circumstances. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section constitutes an unfair trade practice and is enforced by the Attorney General. However, this section does not create a private right of action.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person who conducts business in Mississippi and owns, licenses, or maintains personal information of any resident of Mississippi
What does it govern?
Notice requirements for breaches of security involving personal information
What are exemptions?
Notification is not required if the person reasonably determines that the breach will not likely result in harm to the affected individuals. Notification may also be delayed if it would impede a criminal investigation or national security.
What are the Penalties?
Failure to comply with the requirements of this section constitutes an unfair trade practice and is enforced by the Attorney General.
Jurisdiction
Mississippi