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Can I collect personal information from my customers in California in Missouri? What are the requirements?

Based on the information provided in the context documents, it is important to note that California has strict laws governing the collection and disclosure of personal information.

Regarding your specific question, if you collect personal information from California residents while being located in Missouri, you may still be subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) [1.1][1.3]. The CCPA applies to any business that meets certain criteria, regardless of where the business is located. Specifically, the CCPA applies to any business that (1) has annual gross revenues in excess of $25 million, (2) buys, receives, or sells the personal information of 50,000 or more California residents, households, or devices annually, or (3) derives 50 percent or more of its annual revenues from selling California residents’ personal information [1.1].

Under the CCPA, you must provide notice to California residents about the categories of personal information you collect, the purposes for which you collect it, and the categories of third parties with whom you share it [1.1]. Additionally, you must obtain explicit consent from California residents before collecting their personal information [1.3].

It is important to note that California law also requires agencies to provide notice to individuals when collecting personal information [1.4]. Additionally, agencies must establish rules of conduct for persons involved in the design, development, operation, disclosure, or maintenance of records containing personal information [1.6].

Missouri also has laws governing the collection and disclosure of personal information. Specifically, Missouri requires agencies to develop a policy and procedure to protect computer-accessible, confidential personal information [2.1]. Additionally, agencies must maintain a current description of computer-accessible, confidential personal information, a list of agencies that have access to the information and the reason the information is kept [2.1].

In summary, if you collect personal information from California residents while being located in Missouri, you may still be subject to the CCPA. Under the CCPA, you must provide notice and obtain explicit consent from California residents before collecting their personal information. Additionally, California law requires agencies to provide notice to individuals when collecting personal information. Missouri law requires agencies to develop a policy and procedure to protect computer-accessible, confidential personal information. It is recommended that you consult with a legal professional to ensure that you are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

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Missouri, California