An Act relative to tenant data privacy
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, An Act relative to tenant data privacy, aims to establish guidelines and protections regarding how landlords and property managers collect, use, and share information about their tenants. It seeks to increase transparency and control for tenants over their personal data. The bill also directs the Judiciary Committee to study the current practices and potential reforms related to tenant data privacy in Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- Requires landlords to provide tenants with information about data collection practices.
- Establishes limits on the types of tenant data that can be collected.
- Mandates that landlords obtain consent before sharing tenant data with third parties.
- Directs the Judiciary Committee to study tenant data privacy practices.
- Addresses data security and breach notification requirements.
- Specifies procedures for tenants to access and correct their data.
- Creates a framework for limiting the use of tenant data for discriminatory purposes.
- Requires landlords to maintain records of data processing activities.
Who is affected
- Tenants
- Landlords
- Property Managers
- The Judiciary Committee
Notable changes
- This bill introduces specific regulations for tenant data privacy, building upon existing data privacy laws.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Steven Owens
Cosponsors
Steven Owens
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