An Act relative to judicial security
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, titled the Massachusetts Judicial Security Act, aims to protect the personal information of judicial officers and their immediate family from being publicly disclosed. It establishes a system for judicial officers to request confidentiality, creates a confidential database managed by court management, and restricts government agencies and data brokers from sharing this information without specific authorization. The bill also outlines penalties for violations and provides a legal avenue for judicial officers to seek redress if their information is compromised.
Key provisions
- Establishes a confidential database for judicial officer and family information managed by the Office of Court Management.
- Allows judicial officers to request confidentiality of personal information, including restricting access to data brokers.
- Prohibits government agencies from publicly posting judicial officer or family information.
- Outlaws the sale or licensing of judicial officers’ and their family’s personal information by data brokers.
- Requires government agencies to remove disclosed information within 72 hours of notification.
- Provides a legal remedy for judicial officers whose information is improperly disclosed.
- Defines key terms such as ‘data broker,’ ‘government agency,’ and ‘immediate family’ for clarity.
- Specifies exceptions to the prohibition on disclosure, including court orders, law enforcement requests, and bona fide business purposes.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Cosponsor
Daniel J. Hunt
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