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

Collecting Personal Information from Customers in California in Montana

If you are collecting personal information from customers in California while being located in Montana, you must comply with both California and Montana laws and regulations regarding the collection and disclosure of personal information.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

The CCPA applies to businesses that collect personal information from California residents and meet certain criteria. If your business meets these criteria, you must comply with the CCPA’s requirements, which include providing notice to consumers about the personal information you collect, how it will be used, and with whom it will be shared. You must also provide consumers with the right to opt-out of the sale of their personal information and the right to request that their personal information be deleted.

Montana Laws and Regulations

Montana has specific laws and regulations regarding the collection and disclosure of personal information. According to MTCO 61-11-509, the Montana Department of Justice may disclose personal information, excluding highly restricted personal information, from a motor vehicle record to a person who represents that the use of the personal information will be limited to specific uses. These uses include, but are not limited to, use by a legitimate business or its agents, employees, or contractors to verify the accuracy of personal information submitted by the individual to the business or its agents, employees, or contractors.

Before disclosing personal information, the requester must complete and submit an application, provide identification acceptable to the department, and pay the appropriate fees required in MTCO 61-11-510.

Conclusion

If you are collecting personal information from customers in California while being located in Montana, you must comply with both California and Montana laws and regulations regarding the collection and disclosure of personal information. This includes complying with the CCPA’s requirements if your business meets the criteria, and complying with Montana’s laws and regulations regarding the disclosure of personal information from a motor vehicle record.

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Montana, California