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Can I collect location information from participants in Mississippi? What are the requirements?

Based on the provided documents, there are no specific requirements mentioned for collecting location information from participants in Mississippi. However, it is important to note that any personal information collected by a public body in Mississippi, including location information, is subject to the Mississippi Public Records Act [1.1].

If the location information is considered exempt from disclosure under the Public Records Act, the filer must provide a written statement at the time of filing which fully explains why the information is designated as exempt from disclosure and must specifically cite any statute or other legal authority in support of such designation [1.1].

Additionally, any person filing documents with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety shall, prior to filing, redact from the documents any social security numbers, account numbers or dates of birth not required to be listed. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety shall determine on a case-by-case basis whether similar information may be redacted by the filer to prevent identity theft [1.1].

If the location information is considered third party information, the owner of the information must be notified of the name and address of the party requesting the information and the nature of the information requested. The Third Party is given twenty-one (21) days from the date the Third Party is given notice by the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission to either obtain a court order protecting the information as confidential or submit to the Commission a copy of the chancery court filed petition seeking protective order. If a court order or filed petition is delivered to the Commission by this deadline, the Commission will notify the requestor that the information is protected and cannot be furnished. If a court order is not obtained nor a filed petition for protective order submitted, then the Commission shall release all information not protected to the requestor once the deadline has passed and payment for the information has been received from the requestor [2.1].

Therefore, it is recommended to consult with legal counsel to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations when collecting location information from participants in Mississippi. If you have any further questions, you may contact the Legal Division of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety [4.1][7.1].

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