Massachusetts H461 regulates consumer health data collection and sharing by businesses.

Massachusetts H461, the Consumer Health Data Act, mandates that businesses collecting consumer health data in Massachusetts must maintain a clear privacy policy. This policy must detail the types of health data collected, the sources of this data, and how it is shared with third parties. Businesses must obtain explicit consent from consumers before collecting or sharing their health data, except when necessary to provide a requested service. Consumers have the right to know if their data is being collected or shared, to withdraw consent, and to request deletion of their data.

Massachusetts H461 regulates consumer health data collection and sharing by businesses.

Massachusetts H461, the Consumer Health Data Act, mandates that businesses collecting consumer health data in Massachusetts must maintain a clear privacy policy. This policy must detail the types of health data collected, the sources of this data, and how it is shared with third parties. Businesses must obtain explicit consent from consumers before collecting or sharing their health data, except when necessary to provide a requested service. Consumers have the right to know if their data is being collected or shared, to withdraw consent, and to request deletion of their data.