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SB 2267

Mississippi Statewide Data Exchange Act; establish.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Robin Robinson

Mississippi establishes statewide data exchange system allowing state agencies to share citizen data to improve efficiency, balancing service delivery gains against privacy and security risks.

Approved by Governor
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Bill Summary · SB 2267

Legislative bill overview

SB 2267 establishes the Mississippi Statewide Data Exchange Act, creating a framework for state agencies to securely share and access data across government systems. The bill aims to improve governmental efficiency by breaking down data silos while implementing safeguards for information security and privacy protection.

Why is this important

Data sharing between state agencies can reduce redundancy, improve service delivery, and enable better policy decisions based on comprehensive information. However, centralizing access to government data also concentrates sensitive citizen information in ways that require robust oversight to prevent misuse or unauthorized access.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy and surveillance concerns: Expanded data access across agencies could enable tracking of citizens' interactions with government services without explicit consent or awareness
  • Data security risks: Centralized systems create larger targets for cyber attacks; breaches could expose sensitive information about multiple government programs simultaneously
  • Unclear authorization standards: The bill's specifics on which agencies can access which data types and under what circumstances are not detailed in this summary, raising questions about oversight mechanisms

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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