Michigan data privacy rights and data broker removal (2026)
| Comprehensive privacy law? | No comprehensive law |
|---|---|
| Honors Global Privacy Control? | Not required |
| Data-broker registry? | No |
| Enforced by | Michigan Attorney General (consumer protection, breach/identity theft) |
How to exercise your rights
Residents rely on the Identity Theft Protection Act and breach notification. They can submit opt-out/deletion requests to CCPA-covered and other-state-registered data brokers and enable the Global Privacy Control. No Michigan mechanism compels access/deletion from businesses not covered by another state's law.
Ready to see who's selling your information? Browse our data broker removal guides for step-by-step opt-out instructions.
Special protections
Identity Theft Protection Act (MCL § 445.61 et seq.). Michigan considered minors'-online-safety legislation (e.g., HB 5357, 2025). Address Confidentiality Program administered by the Michigan Attorney General for survivors of domestic violence/stalking. Michigan has considered (and a chamber has passed) a Daniel's-Law-style judicial-protection bill, but it was not yet enacted as of 2026 — VERIFY current status.
How to file a complaint
Michigan Attorney General, Consumer Protection — https://www.michigan.gov/ag/consumer-protection
Recent updates (2025–2026)
Comprehensive privacy and minors'-online-safety bills have been introduced/considered but none enacted as of 2026. Michigan is sometimes listed among states with a data-broker registration law 'in development,' but none is enacted.
Frequently asked questions
Does Michigan have a data privacy law?
Michigan has no comprehensive consumer privacy law, but federal rules and data-broker opt-out paths still apply.
How do I remove my information from data brokers in Michigan?
Residents rely on the Identity Theft Protection Act and breach notification. They can submit opt-out/deletion requests to CCPA-covered and other-state-registered data brokers and enable the Global Privacy Control. No Michigan mechanism compels access/deletion from businesses not covered by another state's law.
Can I sue for privacy violations in Michigan?
Michigan Attorney General (consumer protection, breach/identity theft).
Does Michigan have a data broker registry?
No. Michigan does not have a dedicated data-broker registry, but you can still opt out of brokers directly.
Sources
- https://www.michigan.gov/ag/consumer-protection
- https://www.michbar.org/news/newsdetail/Michigan-Senate-Passes-Bill-to-Protect-Michigan-Judges?nid=6086
- https://iapp.org/resources/article/us-state-privacy-legislation-tracker
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