An Act for the protection and privacy of social care information
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to strengthen the protection and privacy of personal information related to an individual’s social care needs in Massachusetts. It seeks to ensure that this sensitive data is handled responsibly and securely. The legislation focuses on safeguarding the privacy of individuals receiving social care services and those involved in providing them. Ultimately, the goal is to improve the confidentiality and security of social care information.
Key provisions
- Establishes standards for the handling of social care information.
- Requires organizations providing social care services to implement privacy safeguards.
- Defines what constitutes ‘social care information’ for the purposes of the bill.
- Creates a process for individuals to access and correct their social care information.
- Mandates training for staff handling social care information on privacy best practices.
- Addresses data security measures to protect information from breaches.
- Clarifies responsibilities for organizations regarding data sharing.
- Establishes a reporting mechanism for privacy violations.
Who is affected
- Individuals receiving social care services
- Social care providers
- Healthcare organizations
- Government agencies involved in social care
- Families and caregivers of individuals receiving social care
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Sponsors
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4 on record
Primary sponsor
Jessica Ann Giannino
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