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No Comprehensive Privacy Law

Mississippi has not enacted a comprehensive consumer privacy law. Federal laws still apply. Monitor the Mississippi legislature for updates.

Mississippi has not enacted a comprehensive consumer privacy law. Businesses operating in Mississippi are not subject to a state-level data privacy statute, though federal laws such as COPPA, HIPAA, and the FTC Act still apply. Mississippi residents do not currently have state-granted rights to access, delete, or opt out of the sale of their personal data.

How Mississippi Compares to Neighboring States

StateLawStatusEffective DatePriority
Mississippi ◀MississippiNo LawN/Alow
TennesseeTennesseeIn Effect2025-07-01medium
AlabamaAlabamaNo LawN/Alow
ArkansasArkansasNo LawN/Alow
LouisianaLouisianaNo LawN/Alow

Frequently Asked Questions — Mississippi Privacy Law

Does Mississippi have a data privacy law?

No. Mississippi has not enacted a comprehensive consumer privacy law. Businesses do not have state-specific privacy compliance obligations in Mississippi, though federal privacy laws still apply.

Do Mississippi residents have privacy rights?

Mississippi residents do not have state-granted privacy rights such as the right to access, delete, or opt out of the sale of their personal data. Federal laws like COPPA (for children's data) and HIPAA (for health data) provide some protections.

Could Mississippi enact a privacy law in the future?

Possibly. Over 20 states have now enacted comprehensive privacy laws and legislative activity is ongoing across the country. Monitor the Mississippi legislature for updates.

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Data Methodology

DataTactic researchers verify privacy law data directly against official government sources — Mississippi Attorney General publications, state statutes, and agency websites. Each data point is cross-referenced against primary sources before publication. Records are reviewed and updated when laws or requirements change.

Last verified: 2026-06-01 · DataTactic provides reference information only. This is not legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney for compliance guidance.