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Out-of-State Exempt Organizations May be Affected by New Massachusetts Data Security Regulations

By Amy Crafts on Posted in Privacy
Massachusetts's new data security regulations, effective March 1, 2010, currently set forth the country's most stringent requirements for protecting data. Extending beyond what is required by other states, Massachusetts specifies that, for example, covered entities, including exempt organizations, must implement a written information security program and must encrypt personal information that will be transmitted over the Internet, or that is kept on laptops and other portable devices. Out-of-state exempt organizations working with Massachusetts residents should determine whether they have to comply with these new regulations. … Continue Reading

NonProfits Must Comply With the New Massachusetts Data Security Breach Law

By Scott Harshbarger and Amy Crafts on Posted in Privacy
The Massachusetts data security breach law and proposed regulations have triggered extensive discussions and debate over the past year.  The issues and concerns raised resulted in extension of the compliance dates for the law.  However, although significant modifications have recently been made under the leadership of the new Undersecretary for Consumer Affairs, Barbara Anthony, substantial compliance … Continue Reading
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