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MA H1985

MA H1985
Updating chapter 93H data security protections to include biometric information


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
07/20/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to protect the privacy and security of biometric information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill aims to update chapter 93H of the Massachusetts General Laws, which deals with data security protections, to include biometric information. Specifically, it adds a definition of "biometric indicator" to the law, which includes unique biological attributes like fingerprints, iris patterns, and facial characteristics that can be used to identify individuals. The bill also amends the existing law to include biometric indicators as a type of personal information that is subject to the data security requirements outlined in chapter 93H.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 07/26/2017)

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