Massachusetts H2687 aims to protect residents from federal government surveillance by regulating the handling of protected information by state.

Massachusetts H2687 introduces measures to safeguard residents from federal government surveillance by regulating the handling of protected information by state agencies. The bill mandates that protected information, defined as data about political, religious, or social views, be evaluated for reliability and accuracy before inclusion in any investigation file. It restricts the dissemination of such information to law enforcement agencies, requiring prior written authorization from the head of the originating agency.

Massachusetts H2687 aims to protect residents from federal government surveillance by regulating the handling of protected information by state.

Massachusetts H2687 introduces measures to safeguard residents from federal government surveillance by regulating the handling of protected information by state agencies. The bill mandates that protected information, defined as data about political, religious, or social views, be evaluated for reliability and accuracy before inclusion in any investigation file. It restricts the dissemination of such information to law enforcement agencies, requiring prior written authorization from the head of the originating agency.