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This bill establishes the Massachusetts Judicial Security Act, which aims to protect the personal information of judges, justices, and their immediate family members. The legislation defines "personal information" as including Social Security numbers, home addresses, phone numbers, and personal email addresses, and applies to current and retired judges from state and federal courts. The bill requires state, county, and municipal agencies to remove a protected individual's personal information from public internet sites within 72 hours of receiving a written request. Additionally, the bill prohibits data brokers, businesses, and other entities from selling, trading, or publicly displaying the personal information of protected individuals or their immediate family members. If such information is disclosed, the affected individual can seek legal action, and the responsible party may be required to pay the individual's legal costs and fees. The law provides protection for judges and their families by giving them the ability to request confidentiality of their personal information and prevents its unauthorized dissemination. The act will take effect 120 days after its enactment, providing time for agencies and organizations to implement the necessary privacy protections.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1766