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Can I ignore consumer requests for information or deletion in Mississippi? What are the requirements?

Consumer Requests for Information or Deletion in Mississippi

Mississippi law does not have specific requirements for consumer requests for information or deletion in the context documents provided [2.1][5.1]. However, persons conducting business in Mississippi are required to provide notice of a breach of security involving personal information to all affected individuals [2.1]. Any person who conducts business in this state and who, in the ordinary course of the person’s business functions, owns, licenses or maintains personal information of any resident of this state shall disclose any breach of security to all affected individuals [2.1]. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section shall constitute an unfair trade practice and shall be enforced by the Attorney General [2.1].

Regarding public records requests, Mississippi law requires that public records requests be acknowledged within seven business days of receipt of the request [5.1]. All requests to examine, copy or obtain public records will be approved or denied within fourteen (14) working days after the request is received [5.1]. If the requested records contain information that may affect rights of others and may be exempt from disclosure, the Director of Communications will, prior to providing the records, give notice to such others whose rights may be affected by the disclosure [5.1].

Therefore, it is recommended that businesses comply with consumer requests for information or deletion in Mississippi and provide notice of any breach of security involving personal information to all affected individuals.

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Mississippi