Can I use third-party social media tools that collect personal information in Michigan? What are the requirements?

To use third-party social media tools that collect personal information in Michigan, you must comply with the state’s laws and regulations regarding data privacy and security. Michigan has several laws that govern the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information, including the Michigan Identity Theft Protection Act ^[3.1].

Under this act, it is illegal to knowingly sell, purchase, install, transfer, or possess any automated sales suppression device or zapper, phantom-ware, or skimming device ^[3.1]. These devices are used to falsify electronic records of electronic cash registers and other point-of-sale systems, including transaction data and transaction reports.

While this law does not specifically address third-party social media tools, it does demonstrate Michigan’s commitment to protecting personal information and preventing fraudulent use of technology. Therefore, it is recommended that you carefully review the terms and conditions of any third-party social media tools you plan to use and ensure that they comply with Michigan’s data privacy and security laws.

In addition, Michigan requires enhanced driver licenses or enhanced official state personal identification cards to include reasonable security measures to protect against unauthorized disclosure of personal information ^[2.1]. This includes radio frequency identification technology that is limited to a randomly assigned number that must be encrypted if agreed to by the United States Department of Homeland Security, and does not include biometric data ^[2.1].

In summary, while Michigan does not have specific laws regarding the use of third-party social media tools that collect personal information, it is important to comply with the state’s data privacy and security laws, including the Michigan Identity Theft Protection Act and the requirements for enhanced driver licenses or enhanced official state personal identification cards.

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• [2.1] Enhanced driver license or enhanced official state personal identification card; issuance; security measures; radio frequency identification technology; requirements in addition to requirements for standard driver license or official state personal identification card; licensing sanction; issuance of corrected license or card for address confidentiality program participants; definitions.
• [3.1] Automated sales suppression device or zapper, phantom-ware, or skimming device; sale, purchase, installation, transfer, or possession prohibited; violation as felony; liability for taxes and penalties; exception; definitions.

Jurisdiction

Michigan

• Privacy