Code of Massachusetts Regulations
760 CMR - HOUSING AND LIVABLE COMMUNITIES, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF
Title 760 CMR 8.00 - Privacy And Confidentiality
Section 8.02 - Informed Consent

Universal Citation: 760 MA Code of Regs 760.8

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

A data subject may give or withhold informed consent when requested by a holder to provide personal data.

(1) Written Statement from Holder. Consent will be deemed "informed consent" only if the holder provides to the data subject a written statement containing the following information and the data subject indicates his/her written understanding and agreement:

(a) an explanation of how the requested data will be used and held;

(b) the identity of persons, entities or agencies who will receive or hold the data, and an assurance that all holders will keep the data confidential;

(c) an offer to answer any inquiries concerning the data, indicating the data subject's right to object in accordance with 760 CMR 8.05; and,

(d) any legal requirements to provide the requested data and any legal or administrative consequences arising from a decision to withhold the data.

(2) Separate Approval for Data Use. Except where otherwise provided by statute or judicial order, personal data collected for one purpose shall not be used for another unrelated purpose without the informed consent of the data subject.

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