Massachusetts S2821 protects the privacy of social care information by prohibiting its sale or unauthorized use.

Massachusetts S2821 aims to safeguard the privacy of social care information by prohibiting participating organizations from selling or licensing such information. Social care information, which includes data related to an individual's food stability, housing, and other social needs, must not be shared beyond the purpose for which it was collected without written consent. Violations of these provisions can result in a civil penalty of $1,000 per incident. The attorney general has the authority to enforce these rules through regulations. The act will take effect 90 days after its enactment.

Massachusetts S2821 protects the privacy of social care information by prohibiting its sale or unauthorized use.

Massachusetts S2821 aims to safeguard the privacy of social care information by prohibiting participating organizations from selling or licensing such information. Social care information, which includes data related to an individual's food stability, housing, and other social needs, must not be shared beyond the purpose for which it was collected without written consent. Violations of these provisions can result in a civil penalty of $1,000 per incident. The attorney general has the authority to enforce these rules through regulations. The act will take effect 90 days after its enactment.