Technology (Consumer Data Protection)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 30, 2025

S 40: An Act providing for consumer protection in a digital economy

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 40) of Barry R. Finegold that the Office of the State Treasurer develop and periodically review and update a digital module and resources on cryptocurrencies and digital assets. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates digital module for consumer protection in digital economy, aligning with regulating tech companies for consumer safety and digital asset oversight.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 89: An Act providing for consumer protection in a digital economy

By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 89) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian that the Office of the State Treasurer develop and periodically review and update a digital module and resources on cryptocurrencies and digital assets. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates digital resources on cryptocurrencies for consumer protection in digital economy, aligning with consumer safeguards in tech policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 24, 2025

S 364: An Act establishing privacy standards for student and educator data

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 364) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to student and educator data privacy. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes data privacy standards for student/educator data, protecting sensitive information in educational settings, aligning with educational protection goals.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes privacy standards for student/educator data, directly protecting data privacy under technology policies95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Aug 18, 2025

H 4405: An Act relative to student and educator data privacy

H 4405 limits how companies providing educational apps or services to schools can handle student and educator data. It prohibits operators from using covered information (like names, locations, health records, or biometric data) for targeted advertising, building profiles beyond school activities, or selling student data. The law also requires data to be de-identified or aggregated in ways that prevent individual identification. This directly affects school districts, K-12 schools, and technology companies offering educational tools used in classrooms or school administration.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects student/educator data privacy in schools, preventing misuse of sensitive information like health records and biometric data per bill's prohibitions on targeted ads and data sales.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits edtech companies from using student data for ads/selling, mandates de-identification - directly strengthens data privacy protections in educational technology.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 25, 2025

S 2516: An Act establishing the Massachusetts data privacy act

The committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 45) of Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Data Privacy Protection Act, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2516).

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes Massachusetts Data Privacy Protection Act, directly advancing consumer data security and privacy protections under technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity Data Privacy

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passed both · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 17, 2026

S 2619: An Act establishing the Massachusetts data privacy act

Senate, September 25, 2025 -- Text of the Senate Bill establishing the Massachusetts data privacy act (being the text of Senate document 2608, printed as amended)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes data privacy protections, directly aligning with topic's 'protects data privacy' indicator. Explicit bill title confirms intent.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 20, 2025

S 1053: An Act to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1053) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett and others for legislation to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill implements facial recognition safeguards addressing civil rights and police accountability in law enforcement, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill implements facial recognition technology regulations from commission, addressing privacy concerns through oversight and governance frameworks.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Emerging Technology

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1754: An Act establishing an internet bill of rights

By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1754) of Russell E. Holmes relative to providing for protections in the processing of personal data and the free movement of personal data. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes data privacy protections for personal data processing and free movement, directly aligning with tech policy support indicators like data privacy safeguards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 301: An Act advancing the economic development of the commonwealth through comprehensive data privacy

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Information Privacy and Security Act. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes Massachusetts Information Privacy and Security Act to create comprehensive data privacy protections, directly aligning with privacy protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 17, 2025

H 96: An Act to provide accountability in the use of biometric recognition technology and comprehensive enforcement

By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 96) of David M. Rogers and Andres X. Vargas relative to the use of biometric recognition technology. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates accountability and enforcement for biometric tech use, directly aligning with data privacy protections and regulatory oversight of technology.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity

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