10/20/2026
π Michigan small business owners:
Your size doesn't exempt you from data breach notification laws.
Michigan's data breach law can apply to businesses of any size that own or license certain computerized personal information about Michigan residents.
Here's what to know:
β’ What data matters? Names linked to Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, or certain financial account details.
β’ When does notification apply? When covered, unencrypted personal information is accessed and acquired in a breach, subject to the law's exceptions.
β’ What about other information? Other federal or state rules may apply, too.
Quick FAQ π‘
Q: Does this affect only large companies?
A: No. Small businesses can be covered, too.
Q: Is every security incident automatically a reportable breach?
A: No. The facts and applicable rules matter.
The goal isn't to panic. It's to understand your responsibilities and be ready.
At Wizcom, we're here to help Michigan businesses make sense of the technology side, one step at a time.