Your Rights as a Kansas Resident

Kansas residents do not enjoy comprehensive data privacy rights under state law, which means their protections are significantly more limited than those available to residents of states with modern privacy legislation. The absence of comprehensive privacy legislation means that Kansas residents must rely primarily on federal laws, industry-specific regulations, and the limited protections provided by existing Kansas statutes.

• Right to know what data is collected: Kansas residents do not have a general statutory right to know what personal information businesses collect about them. Unlike residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws, Kansas residents cannot request that businesses disclose the categories of personal information collected, the sources of that information, or the purposes for which it is used, unless such disclosures are required by specific federal laws or industry regulations.
• Right to delete personal information: There is no general right under Kansas state law for residents to request that businesses delete their personal information. This means that Kansas residents cannot compel businesses to remove their data from company databases, customer profiles, or marketing lists based solely on Kansas state privacy protections, though some federal laws may provide limited deletion rights in specific contexts.
• Right to opt out of data sales: Kansas state law does not provide residents with the right to opt out of the sale of their personal information. This is a significant limitation compared to states like California, where consumers can direct businesses not to sell their personal information to third parties. Kansas residents must rely on individual company privacy policies and practices to limit data sharing, which varies widely among businesses.
• Right to correct inaccurate data: Kansas residents do not have a general statutory right to correct inaccurate personal information held by businesses under state privacy law. While specific federal laws like the Fair Credit Reporting Act provide correction rights for certain types of information, Kansas state law does not establish a broad right to data accuracy or correction across all business sectors and data types.
• Right to non-discrimination: Kansas state law does not include specific non-discrimination provisions related to privacy rights, primarily because the state lacks comprehensive privacy legislation that would establish such protections. This means that Kansas residents cannot rely on state law to prevent businesses from discriminating against them for exercising privacy rights that don’t exist under state law, though general consumer protection principles may provide some limited protections against certain discriminatory practices.

These limitations highlight the significant gap between the privacy protections available to Kansas residents compared to those in states with comprehensive privacy legislation. Kansas residents must therefore be more proactive in protecting their own privacy through careful review of privacy policies, use of privacy-enhancing technologies, and reliance on whatever federal protections may apply to their specific situations.

Official Resources and Contact Information

Kansas State Legislature

The Kansas State Legislature is the primary source for information about current and proposed privacy legislation in the state. Residents can track bills, review legislative activity, and find contact information for their representatives through the official legislative website.

Kansas State Legislature Website: https://www.kslegislature.gov/

Legislative Hotline: 800-432-3924 – This toll-free hotline is operated by the State Library of Kansas Reference Division and provides information about legislative activity, bill status, and assistance in contacting elected representatives[13]. The hotline is staffed by professional librarians who can provide unbiased information about the legislative process and help residents understand current and proposed legislation.

Bill Tracking and Current Measures: https://www.kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/bills/ – This page provides access to all bills and resolutions currently under consideration by the Kansas Legislature[12].

Finding Your State Representatives

Kansas residents can find their specific state representatives and senators to communicate about privacy issues and other legislative concerns.

House District Maps and Representatives: https://www.kslegislature.gov/li/districts_curr_h.html – This resource provides district maps and contact information for House representatives[14].

Contact Information: The Legislative Hotline at 800-432-3924 can help residents identify their specific legislators and take messages for elected representatives. Messages must include the caller’s name, town in Kansas, and phone number for the legislator to return the call[13].

Kansas Attorney General – Consumer Protection

The Kansas Attorney General’s office handles consumer protection issues and enforcement of existing privacy-related laws such as the data breach notification law and Kansas Consumer Protection Act.

Consumer Protection Division: The division handles complaints about businesses and enforces consumer protection laws that may include privacy-related issues[9][10].

Phone Contact: 800-432-2310 or 785-296-3751

Website: https://ag.ks.gov/

Filing Complaints: Residents can contact the Consumer Protection Division to file complaints about businesses that may have violated privacy-related laws or engaged in deceptive practices. When filing complaints, residents should include all relevant documentation to support their claims[9].

District Attorney Consumer Protection

Local District Attorney offices also handle some consumer protection issues and can provide information about resources for addressing privacy-related complaints.

Example – Douglas County District Attorney Consumer Protection: 785-330-2849 – Residents can contact their local District Attorney’s office to request consumer complaint forms and seek assistance with certain types of consumer protection issues[9].

State Library Reference Services

The State Library of Kansas provides research assistance and information about legislative matters, including privacy legislation.

Phone: 800-432-3919 or 785-296-2149

Email: infodesk@ks.gov

Ask a Librarian Service: Professional reference librarians can assist with research questions about legislative activity, policy issues, and help citizens understand complex legislative topics[13].

Privacy Violation Reporting

For specific privacy violations under existing Kansas law, residents can report issues through several channels depending on the type of violation.

Data Breach Violations: Residents who believe a business has failed to properly notify them of a data breach can report the violation to the Kansas Attorney General’s office. Under Senate Bill 394, residents who access websites without proper age verification can also report violations to the Attorney General[3].

Telemarketing Violations: Residents who receive unwanted telemarketing calls despite being on the Kansas No-Call List can report violations to the Kansas Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division.

General Consumer Protection Issues: The Kansas Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division handles various consumer protection matters that may involve privacy concerns or deceptive business practices related to data handling.

Legislative Engagement and Public Comment

Kansas residents who wish to advocate for comprehensive privacy legislation or comment on privacy-related bills can engage with the legislative process through several mechanisms.

Committee Hearings: When privacy-related legislation is under consideration, residents can participate in committee hearings or submit written testimony. Information about scheduled hearings is available through the legislature’s website and bill tracking system.

Contacting Representatives: Residents can contact their state senators and representatives directly to express views on privacy legislation. The Legislative Hotline at 800-432-3924 can help facilitate these communications[13].

Public Input: The Kansas Legislature provides various opportunities for public input on proposed legislation, including public comment periods and citizen engagement initiatives.

Sources and Citations

Last Updated August 2025. Written with contributions from both human authors and Perplexity AI. If you find incorrect or outdated information let us know at support@optery.com.