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H 3470

An Act protecting transportation network driver data privacy and integrity

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mark Cusack

Massachusetts bill establishing data privacy protections for ride-share and delivery drivers, requiring platform transparency and limiting algorithmic decision-making without driver disclosure.

Accompanied a study order, see H5323
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Bill Summary · H 3470

Legislative bill overview

H 3470 establishes data privacy and integrity protections specifically for transportation network drivers (ride-share and delivery drivers) in Massachusetts. The bill addresses how companies like Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash collect, use, and safeguard driver personal and operational data. The extended reporting dates suggest ongoing committee deliberation about the bill's scope and implementation requirements.

Why is this important

Transportation network drivers generate vast amounts of location, financial, and behavioral data that companies use for algorithmic management, deactivation decisions, and other purposes—often with limited driver transparency or control. This bill attempts to establish baseline privacy rights and data governance standards for a growing workforce category. Clear rules could protect drivers from discriminatory algorithmic practices while potentially increasing compliance costs for platforms.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition scope: Whether the bill covers all gig work platforms or only certain types of transportation services, and how narrowly "driver data" is defined
  • Platform compliance burden: Whether required data protections, transparency disclosures, and driver access rights create excessive operational costs that platforms pass to consumers or drivers
  • Algorithmic accountability: How strictly platforms must explain deactivations, rate adjustments, or other algorithm-driven decisions—a central concern for driver advocacy groups
  • Enforcement mechanism: Whether penalties are sufficient to incentivize compliance, and which state agency oversees enforcement
  • Interstate commerce conflict: Potential conflict with federal transportation regulations or other states' gig economy laws

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

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