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AI Summary
Bill S301 proposes the Massachusetts Information Privacy and Security Act, focusing on data protection, transparency, and economic development through data privacy.
Business Impact
If you operate in Massachusetts, you must comply with enhanced data privacy regulations by January 1, 2025, or face significant 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
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What This Means
Massachusetts Bill S301 aims to establish the Massachusetts Information Privacy and Security Act, enhancing data privacy with specific protection measures and transparency mandates to boost economic growth.
Key Provisions
- Data minimization
- Encryption standards
- Breach notification requirements
- Consumer rights to access and delete personal data
Latest Legislative Action
Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2885
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 65)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Barry R. Finegold D | Primary |
| Cynthia Stone Creem D | Primary |
| Eric P. Lesser | Primary |
| Jason M. Lewis D | Primary |
| Kathleen O'Connor Ives | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Implement data privacy protocols
Who: All businesses handling personal data
Deadline: To be determined
Penalty: To be determined
Who: All businesses handling personal data
Deadline: To be determined
Penalty: To be determined
Ensure user consent for data sharing
Who: Businesses collecting personal data
Deadline: To be determined
Penalty: To be determined
Who: Businesses collecting personal data
Deadline: To be determined
Penalty: To be determined
Full Legal Analysis
Bill S301, titled 'Advancing the economic development of the commonwealth through comprehensive data privacy,' introduces the Massachusetts Information Privacy and Security Act. It includes specific data protection measures such as data minimization, encryption standards, and breach notification requirements. Transparency mandates extend beyond privacy policy disclosures to include consumer rights to access and delete personal data. The bill aims to enhance economic development by fostering consumer trust and encouraging businesses to innovate within a secure data environment.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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