Massachusetts Data Privacy Act establishes privacy protections for residents' data.
The Massachusetts Data Privacy Act establishes privacy protections for Massachusetts residents' data. It defines "covered data" and "covered entities," and mandates that covered entities must obtain consent for data collection and processing. It outlines rights for individuals, including the right to access, correct, and delete their data. The Act also prohibits discrimination based on data usage and mandates privacy policies for covered entities. It includes provisions for data transfers, profiling, and targeted advertising, and establishes penalties for violations.
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