Code of Massachusetts Regulations
840 CMR - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ADMINISTRATION COMMISSION
Title 840 CMR 6.00 - Standard Rules For Disclosure Of Information
Section 6.06 - Access to Personal Data in Retirement Files by the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission, Retirement Boards, Medical Panel Physicians and the Office of the Attorney General

(1) The Commission, staff and representatives of the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission, members and staff of the retirement board, and medical panel physicians shall have access to personal data in retirement files to the extent that their duties require such access.

(2) Whenever a data subject files or threatens to file a complaint against the Commonwealth, including executive offices, agencies, or departments, or against any employee or officer of the Commonwealth, concerning a matter within the scope of the office or employment with the Commonwealth, any personal data concerning the data subject that is in the possession of the retirement board or the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission that is relevant to the determination of the issues in dispute shall be provided to the Office of the Attorney General upon request. Such requests must be in writing and contain a clear description of the data sought, the reason for the request and the intended use of the data. In supplying such data, the retirement board or the Commission must redact any data concerning non-parties. Any personal data indicating a violation of law may be referred to the Office of the Attorney General for investigation and enforcement. Any assistant attorney general may further disclose the personal data to the extent deemed necessary to defend the Commonwealth, officer or employee effectively against the data subject's claim. No data may be released where prohibited by statute.