Code of Massachusetts Regulations
201 CMR - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND BUSINESS REGULATION
Title 201 CMR 17.00 - Standards For The Protection Of Personal Information Of Residents Of The Commonwealth
Section 17.01 - Purpose and Scope

Universal Citation: 201 MA Code of Regs 201.17

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Purpose. 201 CMR 17.00 implements the provisions of M.G.L. c. 93H relative to the standards to be met by persons who own or license personal information about a resident of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 201 CMR 17.00 establishes minimum standards to be met in connection with the safeguarding of personal information contained in both paper and electronic records. The objectives of 201 CMR 17.00 is to insure the security and confidentiality of customer information in a manner fully consistent with industry standards; protect against anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such information; and protect against unauthorized access to or use of such information that may result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any consumer.

(2) Scope. 201 CMR 17.00 applies to all persons that own or license personal information about a resident of the Commonwealth.

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