Can I collect passport numbers from participants in Missouri? What are the requirements?

Passport numbers are considered personally identifiable information (PII) and are subject to privacy laws. In Missouri, the collection of PII is regulated by the Missouri Data Breach Notification Law ^[1.1]. Under this law, any entity that collects PII must implement and maintain reasonable security procedures and practices to protect the information from unauthorized access, use, modification, or disclosure.

If you are collecting passport numbers from participants in Missouri, you must comply with the Missouri Data Breach Notification Law and implement reasonable security procedures to protect the information. Additionally, you may need to obtain the participants’ consent to collect and use their passport numbers, depending on the purpose of the collection.

It is recommended that you consult with a legal professional to ensure that your collection and use of passport numbers complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

^[1.1]: Missouri Data Breach Notification Law, Mo. Rev. Stat. §§ 407.1500-407.1530.

Source(s):

• [1.1] Display of Identification Numbers

Jurisdiction

Missouri

• Privacy