Data Privacy in Massachusetts Goes Into Effect 1 Mar 2010 - 9 Feb 2010
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Comprehensive New Massachusetts Data Security Regulation
Going Into Effect on March 1, 2010 Will Affect Many National
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February
9, 2010 |
The
long-awaited and long-delayed Massachusetts regulation setting
heightened standards for corporate data security will finally take
effect on March 1, 2010. The regulation, "Standards for the
Protection of Personal Information of Residents of the
Commonwealth," (the "Regulation") applies to all businesses (i.e.,
not only businesses based in Massachusetts) that collect and retain
"personal information" of Massachusetts residents in connection with
the provision of goods and services or for the purposes of
employment. The requirements of the Regulation for safeguarding the
security of computerized and noncomputerized personal information,
although designed to be flexible in their application, are the most
thorough and detailed state regulations of this type in the nation
to date. Initial enforcement measures, and litigation challenging
the Regulation, may follow in the coming year. |
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Please
direct any inquiries regarding the Massachusetts Regulation to John
Kennedy at + 1 212 259 8505 or jkennedy@dl.com, or Vivian
Polak at + 1 212 259 8289 or vpolak@dl.com in the New York
office of Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP. |
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