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Massachusetts Information Privacy Protection Act (MIPPA)

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Maximum Fine
$10,000 per violation
Scope
State
Regulator
AG
Status
Active

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Overview

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