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Can I use third-party project management tools that collect personal information in Mississippi? What are the requirements?

Using Third-Party Project Management Tools that Collect Personal Information in Mississippi

Mississippi does not have any specific requirements or regulations that prohibit the use of third-party project management tools that collect personal information. However, any personal information collected must be protected and handled in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, such as the Public Records Act and the Electronic Government Services Fund established by MSCO 25-53-151.

If you are collecting personal information, you must redact any social security numbers, account numbers, or dates of birth not required to be listed [1.1]. Additionally, any document filed with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety which contains trade secrets or confidential commercial or financial information subject to the protection of any applicable law or court decision shall be clearly designated as such by the filer on its face and accompanying cover letter at the time of filing and shall be placed in an envelope other than white. Each page of each document shall be marked confidential [1.1].

Furthermore, any person filing documents with the DFA shall, prior to filing, redact from the documents any social security numbers, account numbers or dates of birth not required to be listed. The DFA shall determine on a case-by-case basis whether similar information may be redacted by the filer to prevent identity theft [5.1].

Reporting Requirements

If you are a vendor seeking to do business with the State of Mississippi, you must register as a vendor in the State of Mississippi’s MAGIC system and in Paymode [3.1]. In addition, if you are awarded a certification, you will be required to complete and submit an annual report to MDA in their prescribed format. This report will require information such as company name and FEIN, total investment for the year, total number of initial full-time jobs, average wages paid for new jobs created, and a summary of the tax credits taken for the reporting year and to date by the applicant as well as the credits taken by each identified affiliate [3.2].

Conclusion

In summary, there are no specific requirements or regulations in Mississippi that prohibit the use of third-party project management tools that collect personal information. However, any personal information collected must be protected and handled in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Additionally, if you are a vendor seeking to do business with the State of Mississippi, you must register as a vendor in the State of Mississippi’s MAGIC system and in Paymode. Finally, if you are awarded a certification, you will be required to complete and submit an annual report to MDA in their prescribed format.

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