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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
For legislation to protect biometric information under the security breach law. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to include "biometric indicator" as part of the definition of "personal information" under the state's security breach law. Biometric indicators refer to any unique biological attribute or measurement that can be used to authenticate a person's identity, such as fingerprints, iris patterns, or facial characteristics. The bill expands the security breach law to require notification to individuals if their biometric information is compromised, providing additional protections for this type of sensitive personal data.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (17)
Mike Barrett (D),
Joseph Boncore (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Donald Humason (R),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Brad Jones (R),
John Keenan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Maria Robinson (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2534 (on 02/13/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S98 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S98.pdf |
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