Bill > S2062

This bill aims to protect the internet privacy of Massachusetts residents by regulating internet service providers (ISPs). Key provisions include: 1. Defining important terms like "broadband internet access service" (BIAS), "customer's proprietary information" (including browsing history and personally identifiable information), and "opt-in approval" (requiring affirmative customer consent to collect or share data). 2. Requiring ISPs to obtain opt-in approval from customers before collecting, using, or sharing their proprietary information for purposes beyond providing the internet service. ISPs must also provide customers an easy way to grant, deny, or withdraw this approval. 3. Prohibiting ISPs from charging customers more or refusing service if they don't provide opt-in approval, and from offering financial incentives in exchange for approval. 4. Giving customers the right to request and receive an itemized list of their proprietary information held by the ISP. 5. Empowering the Department of Telecommunications and Cable to promulgate regulations to enforce the law, and allowing customers to bring civil actions against ISPs for violations. The bill applies to both existing and future ISP customers, and requires ISPs to seek opt-in approval from existing customers within 30 days of the law taking effect.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2062