An Act advancing the economic development of the commonwealth through comprehensive data privacy
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to create a comprehensive data privacy law for Massachusetts, focusing on economic development and emerging technologies. It seeks to establish the Massachusetts Information Privacy and Security Act, which would regulate how businesses collect, use, and protect personal data within the state. The goal is to foster innovation and economic growth while safeguarding consumer privacy rights. This legislation builds upon previous attempts to establish similar data privacy protections in Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Massachusetts Information Privacy and Security Act.
- Addresses the collection, use, and protection of personal data.
- Focuses on economic development and emerging technologies.
- Likely includes provisions related to data security and breach notification.
- May establish a regulatory framework for data privacy practices.
Who is affected
- Businesses operating in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts residents
- Data collectors
- Technology companies
- Government agencies
Notable changes
- This bill represents a new attempt to enact comprehensive data privacy legislation in Massachusetts.
- It builds upon previous proposals (S.46, S.227, S.2687) to establish a similar framework.
- The specific details of the law will depend on the final provisions included in the act.
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
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