Overview of Mississippi ID scanning laws
Mississippi has 4 laws which we consider relevant to ID verification, in addition to other laws which may related to age verification, identity verification, KYC, privacy, and biometrics.
Can you scan IDs in Mississippi?
Yes. There are no laws prohibiting or regulating the electronic scanning of an ID in Mississippi.
Can you save data from a scanned ID in Mississippi?
Yes. There are no current laws which limit or restrict saving data from a scanned ID in Mississippi.
Does Mississippi offer affirmative defense for ID scanning?
No. Mississippi has no affirmative defense laws related to ID scanning.
What types of IDs does Mississippi issue?
Mississippi issues drivers licenses and state IDs, including REAL ID. Mississippi also offers a mobile drivers license (mDL), available in the Mississippi Mobile ID app.
Individual Mississippi ID verification laws
Age verification for alcohol sales
Mississippi requires that businesses verify age, but does not require electronic scanning or verification for alcohol sales.
Age verification for tobacco sales
Mississippi requires that businesses verify age, but does not require electronic scanning or verification for tobacco sales.
Age verification for pornography
Mississippi law requires pornography websites verify age to ensure users are at least 18 years old.
ID scanning for motor vehicle scrapping
Businesses in Mississippi must retain records and verify identity for any vehicle scrapping transactions.
Data privacy laws in Mississippi
Mississippi does not currently have any data state privacy laws.
Mississippi ID scanning
State-specific news & updates
New Mississippi drivers license format released June 2024
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