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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to requiring privacy protections and supporting safer technology in schools. Education.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance privacy protections and support safer technology use in schools. It prohibits the collection, storage, and use of confidential student and staff data for non-educational purposes, such as marketing or political identification. The bill defines "confidential data" broadly, including personal information, biometrics, and intellectual property. It requires schools and vendors to collect only the minimum necessary data, securely store and dispose of it, and provide granular opt-out options for data use. The bill also directs the state education commissioner to prioritize privacy measures, avoid unnecessary data collection, and provide annual training on data protection. Overall, the bill seeks to balance educational needs with strong privacy safeguards for students and staff.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5159 (on 12/03/2020)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H588 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H588.pdf |
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