Michigan
💡 Last Updated October 2025. Written with contributions from both human authors and LLMs. If you find incorrect or outdated information let us know at support@optery.com.
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Privacy law in Michigan
There is no comprehensive consumer privacy law in Michigan yet. Senate Bill 359, the 'Personal Data Privacy Act,' was introduced in June 2025 and is currently in committee. If passed, it would give Michigan residents rights to access, correct, delete, and opt out of the sale of their personal data. In the meantime, some narrow federal and state protections apply, and Optery can still help you remove your information from data brokers even without a state privacy law in place.
What protections do exist in Michigan
Michigan Identity Theft Protection Act
Requires businesses and government agencies to notify Michigan residents when their personal information is exposed in a data breach. The notice must be made in the most expedient time possible and without unreasonable delay. (2004 PA 452, MCL 445.61 to 445.79d)
Michigan Social Security Number Privacy Act
Restricts businesses from publicly displaying, printing on cards or tags, or requiring transmission of a person's Social Security number over the internet unless encrypted. (2004 PA 454, MCL 445.81 to 445.87)
Michigan Medical Records Access Act
Gives Michigan patients the right to access and obtain copies of their medical records held by health care providers and facilities. (2004 PA 47, MCL 333.26263)
Federal protections that apply to Michigan residents
Even without a state privacy law, federal protections still apply to Michigan residents. The FTC Act (Section 5) prohibits unfair or deceptive data practices by businesses. HIPAA protects your medical records held by health providers and insurers. COPPA restricts online collection of data from children under 13. The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act gives you some rights over financial data held by banks and financial institutions.
What’s happening in the Michigan legislature
Several privacy bills have been introduced in Michigan. None has passed into law yet, but they signal where consumer privacy legislation in the state may be heading.
SB 359 — Personal Data Privacy Act
SB 359 was introduced on June 5, 2025 and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection. If enacted, it would give Michigan residents the right to access, correct, delete, and obtain a portable copy of their personal data, opt out of its sale and use for targeted advertising, and require businesses to obtain consent before processing sensitive data. The bill would also require data brokers to register annually with the Attorney General beginning February 1, 2026, and the Attorney General would have exclusive enforcement authority with civil penalties up to $7,500 per violation. Status: in committee. Read the bill text.
How Optery helps Michigan residents
Data brokers collect and sell personal information about almost every American adult — home addresses, phone numbers, family relationships, employment history. They do this regardless of whether your state has a comprehensive privacy law. Optery scans over 200 data brokers to find where your information is exposed, then submits removal requests on your behalf and tracks compliance. Our service works for every US resident, not just those in states with strong privacy statutes.