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Introduced
05/13/2024
05/13/2024
In Committee
05/13/2024
05/13/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Establishing the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act, which regulates how covered entities and service providers can collect, process, and transfer individuals' covered data, including sensitive information like biometric and genetic data, and precise geolocation information. The bill grants individuals rights to access, correct, delete, and export their covered data, and requires entities to obtain consent before certain data processing activities. It also prohibits deceptive practices, imposes data minimization and security requirements, and creates enforcement mechanisms including a private right of action and civil penalties for violations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (5)
Other Sponsors (1)
Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity (Joint)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
Space, Science, Technology, and Communications
- ‐ Internet and Computer Issues
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4632 | 05/13/2024 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4632.pdf | 05/13/2024 |
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