Can I skip obtaining consent to sell personal information in Michigan? What are the requirements?

Selling Personal Information in Michigan

In Michigan, a person or agency that maintains a database that includes personal information regarding multiple individuals shall destroy any data that contain personal information concerning an individual when that data is removed from the database and the person or agency is not retaining the data elsewhere for another purpose not prohibited by state or federal law ^[4.1].

Regarding obtaining consent to sell personal information, there is no specific law in Michigan that requires obtaining consent to sell personal information. However, Michigan law prohibits obtaining confidential telephone records of any resident of the state without the authorization of the customer to whom the record pertains or by fraudulent, deceptive, or false means ^[4.2].

Therefore, it is recommended to obtain consent from the individual before selling their personal information.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please consult a legal professional.

^[4.1]: MICL 445.72a ^[4.2]: MICL 445.65a

Source(s):

• [4.1] Destruction of data containing personal information required; violation as misdemeanor; fine; compliance; “destroy” defined.
• [4.2] Definitions; prohibited acts; obtaining confidential telephone records by law enforcement agency or telecommunication provider.

Jurisdiction

Michigan

• Privacy