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MA H1628

Relative to social media privacy protection


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to social media consumer privacy protection. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill amends state laws to prohibit educational institutions, including the University of Massachusetts, from requiring students or applicants to disclose login information, add personnel to their personal social media accounts, or reproduce content from their personal social media accounts. It also prohibits employers from taking similar actions with respect to employees and applicants. The bill provides exceptions for investigations or legal proceedings and allows institutions to maintain policies governing the use of their electronic equipment. Aggrieved individuals may seek civil penalties and legal remedies for violations of these protections.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (24)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H3695 (on 04/25/2019)

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