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Certain entities not required to place security freeze on consumer file.

Miss. Code Ann. § 75-24-211
in effect
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The requirement under Sections 75-24-201 through 75-24-217 to place a security freeze on a consumer file does not apply to: A check service or fraud prevention service company that issues consumer reports: To prevent or investigate fraud; or For purposes of approving or processing negotiable instruments, electronic funds transfers or similar methods of payment; or A deposit account information service company that issues consumer reports related to account closures caused by fraud, substantial overdrafts, automated teller machine abuses or similar negative information regarding a consumer to an inquiring financial institution for use by the financial institution only in reviewing a consumer request for a deposit account with that institution.