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AI Summary
The Massachusetts Data Privacy Act is a proposed bill aimed at establishing data privacy regulations in Massachusetts. This analysis is limited and speculative due to the absence of the full bill text.
Business Impact
If you handle personal data in Massachusetts, you must implement new privacy measures by the effective date or face penalties.
What do these statuses mean? ▼
Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
Affected Industries
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What This Means
The Massachusetts Data Privacy Act, introduced in Massachusetts, seeks to establish data privacy regulations. This analysis is limited and speculative due to the absence of the full bill text, and without it, specific provisions and impacts cannot be identified. Further details would be necessary for a complete analysis.
Latest Legislative Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4746
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 129)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Aaron Michlewitz D | Cosponsor |
| Aaron Vega | Cosponsor |
| Adrian C. Madaro D | Cosponsor |
| Adrianne Pusateri Ramos D | Cosponsor |
| Alan Silvia D | Cosponsor |
Compliance Checklist
Implement data protection measures
Who: All organizations handling personal data
Deadline: By the effective date
Penalty: Fines for non-compliance
Who: All organizations handling personal data
Deadline: By the effective date
Penalty: Fines for non-compliance
Ensure transparency in data practices
Who: Data controllers and processors
Deadline: By the effective date
Penalty: Fines for non-compliance
Who: Data controllers and processors
Deadline: By the effective date
Penalty: Fines for non-compliance
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
The Massachusetts Data Privacy Act, designated as H104, has been introduced in Massachusetts with the intent to establish data privacy regulations. This analysis is limited and speculative due to the absence of the full bill text, as the text of the bill is not available for review. This limits the ability to provide a comprehensive analysis of its specific provisions, potential impacts, or objectives. Further details would be necessary for a complete analysis.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View H104 on official legislature website →
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