Personal information, a Massachusetts resident's first name and last name or first initial and last name in combination with any one or more of the following data elements that relate to such resident: (a) Social Security number; (b) driver's license number or state-issued identification card number; or (c) financial ...
The Massachusetts Privacy Act provides that an individual “shall have a right against unreasonable, substantial or serious interference with his privacy.” An employer cannot require the disclosure information of an intimate or personal nature. They are also forbidden to disclose any such information to others.
Summary: Massachusetts does not currently have a general privacy act, although a general right to privacy is established by §1B of Chapter 214 of Title I of Part III of the Massachusetts General Laws, which provides that 'a person shall have a right against unreasonable, substantial or serious interference with his ...
Encryption Protocols Under 201 CMR 17.00 Under the law, organizations must encrypt all records or files that will or will likely be transmitted wirelessly or across a public network. Organizations must also encrypt all personal data stored on a laptop or portable device.
A patient must understand the following for the consent to count as informed: A description of the procedure. A list of the potential dangers or risks of the procedure. A description of possible positive outcomes.
201 CMR 17.00 establishes minimum standards to be met by persons who own or license personal information about a resident of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in connection with the safeguarding of personal information contained in both paper and electronic records, to insure the security and confidentiality of ...
The Massachusetts privacy act requires that “every person that owns or licenses personal information about a resident of the Commonwealth must develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program”.
Without limiting the applicability or generality of the foregoing, all of the following written information or documents to the extent prepared by an employer of twenty or more employees regarding an employee shall be included in the personnel record for that employee: the name, address, date of birth, job title and ...
The Massachusetts personnel record law, M.G.L. chapter 149, § 52C, allows a current or former employee to get a copy of their personnel file. The law requires an employer to give access to personnel records to employees and former employees upon written request. This applies to all employers.