Bill > S1278

This bill establishes the Massachusetts Judicial Security Act, which aims to protect the personal information of current and retired judges from public disclosure. The bill defines key terms such as "data broker" (a commercial entity that collects and sells personal information), "immediate family" (spouse, child, parent, or blood relative living in the same residence as a judge), and "protected individual" (justices and judges from various state and federal courts). The legislation prohibits state, county, and municipal agencies from publicly posting personal information (including Social Security number, home address, phone numbers, and email) of protected individuals without their written permission. It also requires agencies to remove such information within 72 hours of receiving a written request. Furthermore, the bill makes it unlawful for data brokers, businesses, or other entities to sell, trade, or publicly display a protected individual's personal information. If such information is disclosed, the affected judge can seek legal action and potentially recover court costs and attorney fees. The act provides a comprehensive framework to protect judicial professionals and their families from potential privacy breaches and security risks. The legislation will take effect 120 days after its enactment.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1278