Your Rights as a Mississippi Resident

Under current Mississippi law, residents have very limited data privacy rights compared to other states. While the failed legislation would have provided comprehensive protections, the current legal landscape offers minimal safeguards. The proposed bills would have granted rights to know, delete, opt out, and imposed business obligations if enacted[3][4][5].

• Right to know what data is collected: No general right exists under state law, though specific sector regulations may apply to certain industries like healthcare and finance
• Right to delete personal information: Not provided under current Mississippi law, except in limited circumstances under federal regulations or specific industry laws
• Right to opt out of data sales: No comprehensive opt-out right exists, though the proposed legislation would have included this protection with penalties up to $7,500 per violation if enacted[3]
• Right to correct inaccurate data: Limited to specific sectors already governed by federal laws, but no general state-level correction right
• Right to non-discrimination: No specific protections exist to prevent companies from discriminating against consumers who attempt to exercise privacy rights

The absence of these rights means Mississippi residents must rely primarily on federal laws and voluntary corporate policies for data protection, which often provide less comprehensive coverage than state-level privacy legislation.

Official Resources and Contact Information

Mississippi Legislature

Citizens can contact the Mississippi Legislature to express support for privacy legislation and track the progress of future bills. The legislature provides multiple ways for residents to engage with the legislative process and communicate with their representatives.

For general legislative information: Mississippi Legislature Contact Page or call the Capitol Switchboard at (601) 359-3770. For questions about specific legislation, contact the House Docket Room at (601) 359-3360 or the Senate Docket Room at (601) 359-3229[14][15].

Consumer Protection and Privacy Complaints

While Mississippi lacks comprehensive privacy legislation, residents can file complaints about potential privacy violations with the state’s Consumer Protection Division. This office handles various consumer protection matters and may be able to assist with privacy-related concerns under existing consumer protection laws.

Contact the Consumer Protection Division at the Office of the Attorney General, P.O. Box 22947, Jackson, MS 39225-2947. The division can be reached through the main Attorney General’s office at (601) 359-3680[10][16]. Additional information and complaint forms are available through the Consumer Protection Division website[11].

Legislative Tracking and Advocacy

Residents interested in tracking privacy legislation can monitor bill status through the Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System. For technical questions about the bill tracking system, contact the webmaster or call the Legislative Reference Bureau at (601) 359-3135[15].

To find your specific state representatives for advocacy purposes, contact the Capitol Switchboard during legislative sessions or use the general contact information provided by the legislature. Engaging with representatives about privacy legislation can help build support for future comprehensive privacy law attempts in upcoming legislative sessions.

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.