Bill > H3640

This bill modifies existing Massachusetts law to clarify and restrict how private detectives and private investigators can access certain transportation and motor vehicle data. Specifically, the bill adds language to Section 30A of Chapter 90 to explicitly include licensed private detectives and private investigators among those who can access certain data. Additionally, the bill amends Section 30 of Chapter 147 to establish two new prohibitions: first, private detectives and private investigators cannot use computer data or equipment from the Registry of Motor Vehicles in ways that are inconsistent with their legal definition and purpose, and second, they are prohibited from accessing the registry's facial recognition system. The bill includes a strict penalty for violations of these new restrictions, mandating that any licensee who breaks these rules will have their professional license automatically revoked. This legislation appears aimed at protecting individual privacy and preventing potential misuse of sensitive motor vehicle and personal identification data by private investigators.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3640