An Act establishing the Massachusetts consumer data privacy act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes the Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act, designed to give consumers more control over their personal information. It requires businesses to obtain consent before collecting and using consumer data, and it grants consumers the right to access, correct, and delete their data. The act also establishes a private right of action for certain data breaches, allowing consumers to sue companies that fail to protect their information.
Key provisions
- Requires businesses to obtain consumer consent for data collection.
- Grants consumers the right to access, correct, and delete their data.
- Establishes a private right of action for certain data breaches.
- Defines what constitutes ‘personal data’ for the purposes of the law.
- Sets standards for data security and breach notification.
- Creates a Massachusetts Privacy Advisory Committee.
- Specifies exemptions for certain types of data and businesses.
Who is affected
- Businesses that collect consumer data in Massachusetts
- Consumers in Massachusetts
- Data brokers
- Marketing companies
- State government agencies
Notable changes
- Creates a private right of action for data breaches, supplementing existing state laws.
- Expands consumer data privacy rights beyond existing regulations.
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Primary sponsor
House Committee on Ways and Means
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