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# New Massachusetts Data Security Requirements Go Into Effect in January 2009

  November 2008

Cyberspace Lawyer

 

 

 

 

 

 

The article discusses the impact of the new data security regulation recently released by The Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, which goes into effect January 1, 2009. The article provides an overview of the security regulation, including the requirement that businesses that handle personal information of Massachusetts residents must institute various new and burdensome security controls.

 

 

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