State Breach Law
Mississippi Data Breach Notification Law
Miss. Code Ann. §§ 75-24-29 • Effective 2011-07-01
Mississippi requires prompt notification but doesn't specify an exact deadline. Just don't delay.
Notification deadline: Without unreasonable delay
Enforcement: Mississippi Attorney General
Overview
Mississippi requires notification without unreasonable delay after discovering a breach affecting personal information.
Who Must Be Notified
- • Affected Mississippi residents
Covered Data Types
Social Security number, Driver's license number, Financial account numbers with access codes
Notification Requirements
- • Written or electronic notice
Is your business exposed?
Exemptions
- • Encrypted data
- • Good faith acquisition
Penalties
Consumer Protection Act violations
If You Experience a Breach
- 1.
Notify affected residents promptly
Official Source
https://www.ago.state.ms.us/Is your business exposed?
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