Senate approves data privacy act backed by local delegation

Local businesses, not just Big Tech, push back on data-privacy legislation - CommonWealth Beacon

A LEGISLATIVE PUSH to curtail data collection could put Beacon Hill on a collision course with the world’s most powerful tech companies, but in the early days of debate, some of the loudest opposition has come from much closer to home.  After Senate Democrats last week approved a wide-reaching bill that would allow consumers to opt out of targeted advertising and allow companies to collect only data necessary for the service or product requested…

Landmark Massachusetts Data Privacy Act Passed by Senate   - The Millbury-Sutton Chronicle

Submitted Today, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously voted to approve one of the strongest consumer data protection bills in the United States, safeguarding online personal privacy… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Senate approves data privacy act backed by local delegation

BARNSTABLE – The state senate has unanimously approved a data privacy act they say leads the nation in consumer protections.  The legislation provides protections for health care info, geolocation, face scans and more. It also adopted an amendment by Plymouth and Barnstable State Senator Dylan Fernandes protecting data when companies are merged or acquired.  “Massachusetts […] The post Senate approves data privacy act backed by local delegation …