S 2618
Establishing privacy standards for student and educator data
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Bill overview
This bill establishes privacy standards for student and educator data in Massachusetts. It defines key terms like ‘covered information,’ ‘de-identified data,’ and ‘operator,’ outlining what information is considered sensitive and how it must be handled by internet service providers and educational entities. The bill prohibits targeted advertising based on student data and requires operators to implement security measures to protect student information, with penalties for violations.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘covered information’ as data that can identify students, teachers, and families and includes various types of student records.
- Prohibits targeted advertising based on student data collected by operators.
- Requires operators to implement reasonable security procedures to protect student information.
- Establishes a process for returning or destroying covered information when it’s no longer needed.
- Mandates that contracts with operators include specific provisions regarding data privacy and security.
- Creates a Chief Privacy Officer within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to oversee data privacy efforts.
- Requires educational entities to develop and implement privacy and security policies.
- Establishes penalties for data breaches and violations of privacy standards.
Who is affected
- Students
- Educators (teachers, administrators)
- School Districts
- K-12 Schools
- Internet Service Providers (Operators)
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Barry R. Finegold
Cosponsors
Barry R. Finegold
Jason M. Lewis
John F. Keenan
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Amendment S.2618 194th (Current)
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Barry R. Finegold
Cosponsors
| Name | District/Address |
| Barry R. Finegold | Second Essex and Middlesex |
| Jason M. Lewis | Fifth Middlesex |
| John F. Keenan | Norfolk and Plymouth |
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