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MA H83

MA H83
To establish the Massachusetts data privacy protection act


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish the Massachusetts data privacy protection act. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Massachusetts Data Privacy Protection Act, which sets various requirements and restrictions for covered entities and service providers regarding the collection, processing, and transfer of individuals' covered data. Key provisions include establishing a duty of loyalty for covered entities, restrictions on the collection and transfer of sensitive covered data, requirements for consent practices and privacy policies, individual rights to access, correct, delete, and export their covered data, and advanced rights to opt-out of targeted advertising and data transfers. The bill also includes provisions for enforcement, civil rights protections, and transparency around legal requests for personal information.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4632 (on 05/13/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
Labor and Employment
  • ‐ Worker Safety and Protection
Space, Science, Technology, and Communications
  • ‐ Internet and Computer Issues

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H83 03/13/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H83.pdf 03/13/2023
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