IT’S THE LAW....Massachusetts has introduced a tough new data protection law designed to prevent security breaches and identity theft. Any business or state entity that handles Massachusetts residents’ personal information is subject to this law. What is Personal Information (PI)? Personal Information is defined as a Massachusetts resident’s first and last name, or first initial and last name, along with one or more of the following:
1. Social Security Number
2. Driver’s license number or state–issued identification card number
3. Financial Account Number
4. Credit or Debit Card Number
What happens if you don’t comply? A civil penalty of $5000 may be levied for each violation of M.G.L. 93H CMR 17.00. In addition, under the portion of M.G.L. 93I concerning data disposal, businesses can be subject to a fine of up to $50,000 for each instance of improper disposal.
Click here to see if your company/organization is in compliance with 201 CMR 17.00. IF YOU ANSWERED NO to any of these questions, then you’re not in compliance. Since ALL companies need to be in compliance, no matter the size of the organization, time is running out. With the March 1, 2010 deadline (extended from original date of January 1, 2010) right around the corner, RetroFit can help your organization become compliant.
Learn More about how RetroFit can help your company/organization become compliant. Call us now at 508.244.2447 or email us at information@retrofit.com to ensure compliancy!
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March 23, 2010 (11:00AM - 12:00PM)
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