Missouri’s New Rules Place Limits on Data Retention

Missouri’s New Rules Place Limits on Data Retention

MISSOURI – November, 10, 2026 (STL.News) One of the most important provisions of Governor Kehoe‘s executive order addresses how long information collected by automated license plate readers can remain in government databases. The order requires covered agencies to permanently delete captured license plate and vehicle images within 30 days, with exceptions for information directly connected to an active criminal investigation, an active life-safety emergency, or compliance with a court order. Play The order also establishes several additional requirements: Government agencies must retain ownership of information collected through their systems. Vendors are prohibited from using Missouri-generated information for unrelated

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