An Act relative to internet service provider data
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Create an account to take a stance, submit a written position, or contact your legislator.
Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses data collected by internet service providers (ISPs) in Massachusetts. It aims to establish guidelines and transparency around how ISPs handle customer data, particularly concerning network usage and potential privacy concerns. The legislation seeks to ensure that ISPs provide clear information to customers about the data they collect and how it is used, while also potentially limiting certain data retention practices. It also directs a study to examine related issues.
Key provisions
- Requires ISPs to provide customers with information about the data they collect.
- Establishes guidelines for data retention by ISPs.
- Directs a study on related issues, potentially including data security and privacy.
- Addresses data related to network usage.
Who is affected
- Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
- Massachusetts Residents
- Telecommunications Industry
Notable changes
- The bill mandates increased transparency from ISPs regarding data collection practices.
- It initiates a study to further examine the implications of ISP data collection.
Bill text
Read the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Text extraction is in progress. View the official source.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
6 on record
Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Kimberly N. Ferguson
Arguments
Reasons offered for and against this legislation.
Arguments in favor
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours