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AI Summary
Bill S.2516 establishes the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act, granting consumers rights to access, correct, and delete personal data, with penalties for non-compliance.
Business Impact
If you handle data in Massachusetts, review Bill S.2516 for potential new privacy obligations.
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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
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What This Means
Introduced as Bill S.2516, the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act enhances data privacy by granting consumer rights to access, correct, and delete data, with enforcement mechanisms and penalties for violations.
Key Provisions
- Consumers have the right to access, correct, and delete personal data.
- Penalties include fines for non-compliance.
- Enforcement mechanisms are established to ensure compliance.
Latest Legislative Action
New draft substituted, se S2608
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 34)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity | Primary |
| Michael D. Brady | Primary |
| Paul R. Feeney D | Primary |
| Rebecca L. Rausch | Primary |
| Sal N. DiDomenico D | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Obtain consent from individuals before processing their data
Who: All entities collecting personal data
Deadline: By the effective date of the act
Penalty: Fines for non-compliance
Who: All entities collecting personal data
Deadline: By the effective date of the act
Penalty: Fines for non-compliance
Implement reasonable security measures to protect personal data
Who: All businesses processing personal data
Deadline: By the effective date of the act
Penalty: Fines and potential legal action
Who: All businesses processing personal data
Deadline: By the effective date of the act
Penalty: Fines and potential legal action
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Full Legal Analysis
Bill S.2516, titled the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act, was introduced to the Massachusetts Senate. It aims to enhance data privacy by granting consumers rights to access, correct, and delete their personal data. The bill includes enforcement mechanisms such as fines for non-compliance and outlines specific penalties for violations, ensuring robust protection of consumer data.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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