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Montana Privacy Compliance Checklist

Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act — Step-by-step guide to compliance

Reviewed by PrivacyLawMap editorial teamLast verified: July 28, 2026

What is the MCDPA compliance checklist?

The MCDPA compliance checklist is a 7-step plan for meeting the Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA), Montana's consumer privacy law, which took effect October 1, 2024. It is enforced by the Montana Attorney General, with civil penalties up to $7,500 per violation and no cure period. Work through every step below, then confirm your specific obligations with the free applicability calculator.

Compliance Steps

Effective: October 1, 20240

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Key Enforcement Details

Enforced By
Montana Attorney General
Penalty / Violation
$7,500
Cure Period
None
Private Right of Action
No

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MCDPA Compliance Checklist FAQ

What is the MCDPA compliance checklist?

It is a 7-step plan organizations use to meet the Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA), which took effect October 1, 2024. The steps below cover consumer-rights request handling, privacy-notice disclosures, opt-out mechanisms, data-processing agreements, and security safeguards required under Montana law.

Who has to comply with the Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act?

The MCDPA generally applies to organizations that handle Montana residents' personal data above the law's revenue and data-volume thresholds. Whether it applies to you depends on the specifics — check your exact obligations with the free applicability calculator at /calculator rather than assuming.

What is the penalty for MCDPA non-compliance?

The Montana Attorney General can impose civil penalties of up to $7,500 per violation and no cure period. There is no private right of action, so enforcement comes from the state, not individual lawsuits. Figures verified July 28, 2026.

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Does this law apply to you?

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