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MA H349

MA H349
Relative to the security of personal financial information


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the security of personal financial information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill aims to strengthen the security of personal financial information. It requires the Department of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation to adopt regulations that mandate organizations to develop and maintain comprehensive information security programs to protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of personal information of Massachusetts residents. The regulations would require organizations to designate security coordinators, identify and address security risks, design and assess safeguards, and oversee third-party service providers. The bill also specifies the information that must be included in the notice provided to residents whose personal information has been breached, such as their right to obtain a police report and information on security freezes.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4880 (on 06/30/2022)

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