Your Rights as a Missouri Resident

Missouri residents currently have limited specific privacy rights compared to residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws. Your rights are primarily protected through general consumer protection laws and federal regulations.

• Right to breach notification – Businesses must notify you “without unreasonable delay” if your personal information is compromised in a data breach[2]
• Right to file consumer complaints – You can file complaints with the Missouri Attorney General’s Office about businesses that mishandle your personal information[3][4]
• Right to healthcare data protection – Medical information is protected under federal HIPAA regulations, which apply to healthcare providers and related businesses[2]
• Right to protection from deceptive practices – The Missouri Merchandising Practices Act provides some recourse if businesses engage in deceptive practices related to data handling[3]
• Limited website privacy notice rights – Missouri has no comprehensive website privacy notice law as of 2025, though some federal or sector-specific rules may apply[2]

Unlike residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws, Missouri residents do not currently have guaranteed rights to know what personal data businesses collect, request deletion of their information, or opt out of data sales to third parties.

Official Resources and Contact Information

Missouri Legislature

Contact your state legislators to advocate for comprehensive privacy legislation. You can find your specific representatives using the Missouri General Assembly’s legislator lookup tool.

Missouri General Assembly: https://www.legislature.mo.gov/

Find Your Legislators: https://www.house.mo.gov/legislatorlookup.aspx

Missouri Senate Directory: https://www.senate.mo.gov/Senators/Directory

Consumer Protection and Complaints

The Missouri Attorney General’s Office handles consumer protection issues and complaints about business practices, including data misuse.

Missouri Attorney General’s Office:
207 W. High St., P.O. Box 899
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573) 751-3321

Consumer Protection Hotline: 1-800-392-8222

File a Consumer Complaint: https://ago.mo.gov/get-help/programs-services-from-a-z/consumer-complaints/

Email: consumer.help@ago.mo.gov

Legislative Information and Bill Tracking

Track privacy-related legislation and committee activity in the Missouri legislature.

Missouri Senate Bills and Information: https://www.senate.mo.gov/

Bill Tracking and Status: https://www.legislature.mo.gov/billtracking

General State Government Contact

Governor’s Office: https://gov.mo.gov/contact
Phone: (573) 751-3222

Find All Missouri Elected Officials: https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/candidates/candidateInfo

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.