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Can I use third-party collaboration tools that collect personal information in Missouri? What are the requirements?

Privacy of Personal Information and Third-Party Collaboration Tools in Missouri

Missouri has regulations in place to protect the privacy of personal information, including computer-accessible, confidential personal information, criminal history record information, and financial information. According to MOCS 1 CSR 10-2.020, agencies in Missouri must develop policies and procedures to protect computer-accessible, confidential personal information. They must also maintain a current description of the information, a list of agencies that have access to it, and the reason for keeping it. Before providing this information to any other agency or private entity, a written agreement to protect the right to privacy must be signed. The head of each agency or the agency’s designated representative must annually certify that these rules are implemented.

Regarding third-party collaboration tools that collect personal information, it is important to ensure that they comply with these requirements. Any personal information collected must be protected and only disclosed as allowed by law. Therefore, it is recommended to review the privacy policies and terms of service of any third-party collaboration tools before using them to ensure compliance with Missouri regulations.

Initiative, Referendum, New Party, and Independent Candidate Petitions

MOCS 15 CSR 30-15.030 clarifies that local election authorities in Missouri have the option to use the centralized Missouri Voter Registration System (MCVR) or a petition processing software program provided and maintained by the Office of the Secretary of State for initiative, referendum, new party, and independent candidate petition signature verification as allowed under Chapters 115 and 116, RSMo. MCVR is the official statewide voter registration list which was created and implemented as part of the Help America Vote Act of 2002. This system is maintained and administered by the Office of the Secretary of State and contains the name and registration information of every legally registered Missouri voter. It serves as the official voter registration list for the conduct of all elections in Missouri and allows local election authorities immediate real-time electronic access to the information contained in the system.

Based on the above regulations, it is important to ensure that any third-party collaboration tools used for initiative, referendum, new party, and independent candidate petition signature verification comply with these requirements. Any personal information collected must be protected and only disclosed as allowed by law. Therefore, it is recommended to review the privacy policies and terms of service of any third-party collaboration tools before using them to ensure compliance with Missouri regulations.

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