An Act to ban phishing
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to ban phishing, which is the practice of using deceptive emails, websites, or online services to trick individuals into revealing personal information. The goal is to protect residents of Massachusetts from fraud and identity theft by making it illegal to engage in these deceptive practices. The bill seeks to establish penalties for those who conduct phishing activities.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the use of deceptive emails to obtain personal information.
- Prohibits the use of deceptive websites to obtain personal information.
- Prohibits the use of deceptive online services to obtain personal information.
- Establishes penalties for individuals engaging in phishing activities.
- Addresses electronic mail, web pages, and other online services.
- Targets those who use online services for phishing.
- Aims to protect consumers from online fraud.
- Requires a study order (H5281) to examine the issue further.
Who is affected
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Individuals receiving emails, visiting websites, or using online services
- Businesses and organizations using online services
- Cybercriminals engaging in phishing activities
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a specific ban on phishing activities.
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Sponsors
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7 on record
Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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