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MA S161

To ensure driver privacy with electronic tolling


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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

For legislation to ensure driver privacy with electronic tolling. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill aims to ensure driver privacy with electronic tolling. It proposes several key provisions: 1) Toll collection technology, such as RFID transponders, can only be used for charging and collecting tolls, and not for identifying the location of vehicles for other purposes. 2) Data collected from toll collection technology, including GPS coordinates, location, date/time, speed, license plate, etc., cannot be shared with law enforcement without a valid warrant. 3) Any data obtained in violation of these privacy protections would be inadmissible in criminal or civil proceedings, except in civil actions brought to address the privacy violations. 4) Individuals can file civil lawsuits for damages resulting from violations of the privacy provisions, and repeated willful violations could result in exemplary damages. 5) The use of data obtained in violation of the privacy protections would also be considered a violation of consumer protection laws.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2534 (on 02/13/2020)

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