Bill > H4152

This bill establishes an internet bill of rights in Massachusetts that provides protections in the processing of personal data and the free movement of personal data. The key provisions of the bill include: - Defining key terms related to personal data processing, such as "controller," "processor," "personal data breach," and "profiling." - Establishing principles for the lawful, fair, and transparent processing of personal data, including requirements for data minimization, accuracy, storage limitation, and security. - Giving data subjects (individuals) rights such as the right to access, rectify, erase, and restrict the processing of their personal data, as well as the right to data portability and to object to certain processing. - Placing obligations on controllers and processors, such as maintaining records of processing activities, implementing technical and organizational measures to ensure data protection, and notifying data subjects and the Attorney General about personal data breaches. - Providing for the establishment of codes of conduct, certification mechanisms, and binding corporate rules to demonstrate compliance with the law. - Regulating the transfer of personal data to foreign destinations, requiring appropriate safeguards to protect the rights of data subjects. - Empowering the Attorney General to monitor and enforce the law, including the ability to issue warnings, reprimands, and administrative fines for violations. - Allowing for derogations and exemptions to reconcile the right to data protection with other fundamental rights, such as freedom of expression and the public interest. The bill aims to provide a comprehensive framework for the protection of personal data in the digital age, while facilitating the free movement of data within Massachusetts.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4152