Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced the creation of the Data Privacy and Security Division within her office to protect consumers from the surge of threats to the privacy and
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Massachusetts Voters Will Weigh in on Telematics
A Massachusetts ballot question asks voters if they would like to impose requirements on vehicle telematics systems.
“Ballot Question 1 in Massachusetts, if passed in November, would require car manufacturers…
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In Massachusetts, ZIP Codes Constitute Personal Identification Information
In connection with a class action lawsuit filed against Michaels Stores Inc., the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts certified to the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts…
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Identity Theft Regulations in Massachusetts May Get Small Business Friendly
The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulations (OCABR) proposed revisions to the Massachusetts’ identity theft regulations, which would take effect on March 1, 2010. Citing a desire to undertake data security as “a risk-based approach that is especially important to small businesses that may not handle a lot of personal information about customers,” the OCABR emphasized that a business should assess the size and nature of the business, the kinds of records maintained and the risk of the business as an identity theft target when deciding its policies and procedures to handle personal information.
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