S2516
An Act establishing the Massachusetts data privacy act
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Bill overview
This bill aims to create a Massachusetts Data Privacy Protection Act, giving residents more control over their personal information. It would establish rules for how businesses collect, use, and share data about Massachusetts residents. The goal is to increase transparency and protect individuals’ privacy rights regarding their data.
Key provisions
- Requires businesses to obtain consent before collecting personal data.
- Grants individuals the right to access, correct, and delete their personal data.
- Establishes a process for individuals to file complaints with a newly created state agency.
- Sets limitations on the types of data that can be collected and used.
- Requires businesses to provide clear and concise privacy notices.
- Creates a private right of action for certain data breaches.
- Defines specific requirements for data security.
- Establishes a state data protection agency to oversee and enforce the law.
Who is affected
- Businesses operating in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts residents
- Data brokers
- Technology companies
- Advertisers
Notable changes
- Creates a comprehensive data privacy law specific to Massachusetts.
- Provides individuals with greater control over their personal data.
- Establishes a state agency to enforce the law.
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Primary sponsor
the Internet and Cybersecurity Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cynthia Stone Creem
James B. Eldridge
Joanne M. Comerford
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Bill S.2516 194th (Current)
An Act establishing the Massachusetts data privacy act
The committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 45) of Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Data Privacy Protection Act, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2516).
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity Special Attachments: Committee - Senate member votes
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.2516
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/12/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity |
| 5/12/2025 | Senate | New draft of S29, S33 and S45 |
| 5/12/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 9/18/2025 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting a new draft, see S2608 |
| 9/18/2025 | Senate | Order relative to subject matter adopted |
| 9/25/2025 | Senate | Read second |
| 9/25/2025 | Senate | New draft substituted, se S2608 |
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