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SD 70

An Act protecting personal identifying information

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mike Moore

Massachusetts bill strengthens personal identifying information protections through new safeguards and disclosure requirements to reduce identity theft and data breach harms.

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Bill Summary · SD 70

Legislative bill overview

SD 70 is a Massachusetts bill focused on protecting personal identifying information from unauthorized use and disclosure. The bill was introduced by Mike Moore and has been referred to the House Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure for review. As of late February 2025, the House has concurred with the referral.

Why is this important

Personal identifying information protection is critical as identity theft and data breaches continue to impact Massachusetts residents. Strengthened safeguards could reduce financial losses, credit damage, and other harms experienced by victims of identity fraud. Clear statutory protections also establish standards for businesses and government agencies handling sensitive personal data.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and definition disputes: How broadly "personal identifying information" is defined could affect which entities and data types fall under the law's requirements
  • Compliance burden on businesses: Small and mid-sized organizations may face significant costs implementing new data protection protocols and security measures
  • Enforcement mechanisms: Disagreement may emerge over whether penalties are sufficient to deter violations and who enforces the law (Attorney General, private rights of action, etc.)

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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