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Can I use third-party cloud storage services that collect personal information in Montana? What are the requirements?

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Using Third-Party Cloud Storage Services that Collect Personal Information in Montana

Montana law requires state agencies and third parties to develop and maintain an information security policy designed to safeguard personal information and breach notification procedures that provide reasonable notice to individuals [1.2]. If you plan to use third-party cloud storage services that collect personal information, you must ensure that you comply with these requirements.

There are no specific requirements for using third-party cloud storage services that collect personal information in Montana. However, state agencies and third parties must develop and maintain an information security policy designed to safeguard personal information and breach notification procedures that provide reasonable notice to individuals [1.2]. Therefore, if you plan to use third-party cloud storage services that collect personal information, you must ensure that you comply with these requirements.

Other Relevant Montana Laws

  • Self-storage use – prohibition on residential or other unlawful purposes: An operator may not knowingly permit a leased space at a self-storage facility to be used for residential purposes. A renter may not use a leased space for residential or other unlawful purposes [2.1].
  • Permitted disclosure of personal information, excluding highly restricted personal information – specific uses: Montana law permits the disclosure of 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 [3.1].
  • Disclosure of personal information from motor vehicle record prohibited: The Montana Department of Justice may not disclose personal information from a motor vehicle record unless the disclosure is permitted or required by law [3.3].
  • Agency information technology plans – form and content – performance reports: Each agency’s information technology plan must include a statement of the agency’s mission, goals, and objectives for information technology, including a discussion of how the agency uses or plans to use information technology to provide mission-critical services to Montana citizens and businesses [4.2].
  • Permitted disclosure of personal information – specific uses: Montana law permits the disclosure of personal information, including highly restricted personal information, from a motor vehicle record to specific entities or individuals [3.4].

In summary, there are no specific requirements for using third-party cloud storage services that collect personal information in Montana. However, state agencies and third parties must develop and maintain an information security policy designed to safeguard personal information and breach notification procedures that provide reasonable notice to individuals. Additionally, there are other relevant Montana laws that govern the use and disclosure of personal information, including those related to self-storage, motor vehicle records, and agency information technology plans.

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