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 creates the Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act, giving residents more control over their personal information. It requires businesses to obtain consent before collecting and using consumer data, and to provide consumers with access to and correction of their data. The law also establishes a private right of action for data breaches involving sensitive personal information.
Key provisions
- Requires businesses to obtain consumer consent for data collection.
- Establishes a process for consumers to access and correct their data.
- Defines ‘sensitive personal information’ and creates stricter rules for its handling.
- Creates a private right of action for data breaches involving sensitive personal information.
- Sets forth requirements for data security and breach notification.
- Specifies rules regarding data sharing and sale.
- Establishes a Massachusetts Consumer Privacy Review Board.
- Defines terms related to data privacy and consumer rights.
Who is affected
- Businesses that collect consumer data in Massachusetts
- Consumers in Massachusetts
- Data brokers
- Marketing companies
- Technology companies
Notable changes
- Creates a private right of action for data breaches, allowing consumers to sue companies for violations.
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