Massachusetts Information Privacy Protection Act (MIPPA)
View Law TextMaximum Fine
$10,000 per violation
Scope
State
Regulator
AG
Status
Active
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The Massachusetts Information Privacy Protection Act establishes comprehensive privacy and security requirements for businesses handling personal information of Massachusetts residents.
Key Facts
- Comprehensive privacy and security law
- Enforced by Massachusetts Attorney General
- Written information security program required
- Strong focus on data security
- Specific vendor management requirements
Key Principles
Consumer Rights
Rights granted to Massachusetts residents under MIPPA.
Requirements
- Right to access
- Right to delete
- Right to portability
- Right to correct
- Right to opt-out of processing
- Right to opt-out of automated decisions
Examples
- Access request procedures
- Deletion mechanisms
- Data portability formats
- Correction processes
- Opt-out systems
Data Security
Requirements for protecting personal information.
Requirements
- Written security program
- Technical safeguards
- Employee training
- Vendor management
- Incident response
Examples
- Security policies
- Training programs
- Vendor contracts
- Incident plans
Transparency
Disclosure requirements for businesses.
Requirements
- Privacy notice requirements
- Processing disclosures
- Rights information
- Sharing practices
- Security measures
Examples
- Privacy policies
- Notice updates
- Rights notifications
- Security documentation
Compliance Requirements
Written Security Program
Required written information security program.
Implementation Steps
- Designate responsible personnel
- Identify security risks
- Develop security policies
- Implement safeguards
- Regular monitoring
Required Documentation
- Security program
- Risk assessments
- Policy documents
- Monitoring records
- Review reports
Consumer Request Handling
Procedures for handling consumer rights requests.
Implementation Steps
- Establish request procedures
- Implement verification methods
- Set response timelines
- Train staff
- Document responses
Required Documentation
- Request procedures
- Verification methods
- Response templates
- Training materials
- Request logs
Vendor Management
Requirements for managing third-party service providers.
Implementation Steps
- Due diligence procedures
- Contract requirements
- Monitoring processes
- Security assessments
- Incident reporting
Required Documentation
- Vendor contracts
- Assessment records
- Monitoring logs
- Incident reports
- Review documentation
Enforcement & Penalties
Attorney General Enforcement
The Massachusetts Attorney General enforces MIPPA.
Penalty Categories
Civil Penalties
Up to $10,000 per violation
For each violation of the Act
Injunctive Relief
Varies
Court orders to cease violations
Example Cases
Example Case 1
$50,000
2024 - Multiple security program violations
Example Case 2
$30,000
2024 - Failure to protect personal information