New Data Security Regulations Overview
Does your company have
personal data of employees or customers? If so, you are
likely to be affected by the sweeping new rules requiring
information security plans and procedures. Massachusetts
will soon impose the most stringent data security
regulations in the nation. The regulations, which take
effect March 1, 2010, shall require companies that do
business in the Commonwealth to secure all private, personal
information in their possession for employees and customers.
Beginning on March 1, 2010, a business must bring all its
files and computers into compliance or face potential fines
for each breach. State Representative Michael J. Rodrigues
has been assisting the Chamber in providing information to
area businesses so that they may prepare for the
implementation of 201 CMR 17.00. In addition, Attorney
Michael Foley of Foley and Foley, PC, has graciously
proffered his assistance to Chamber members by providing
several practical resources and tools to help area
businesses comply with the new regulations. Materials from
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Foley and Foley, PC
are provided below as blue colored links:
Data Security
Regulations Compliance Materials offered through the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Consumers Affairs
and Business Regulations
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PowerPoint Presentation - Data Security Regulations : What
Every Business Needs to Know to Comply with 201 CMR 17.00
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201 CMR 17.00: STANDARDS FOR THE
PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION OF RESIDENTS OF THE
COMMONWEALTH
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Frequently Asked Question Regarding
201 CMR 17.00
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201 CMR 17.00 COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST
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A Small Business Guide: Formulating A
Comprehensive Written Information Security Program
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It's The Law - Job Safety and Health
Poster (The poster
informs employers and employees of their rights and
responsibilities for a safe and healthful workplace. OSHA
3165 - 2007)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
The above materials have been graciously provided to the
Chamber by the Office of State Representative Michael J.
Rodrigues, 8th Bristol - Westport and Fall River, (617)
722-2230 x8219
Data Security
Regulations Compliance and Additional Materials offered by
Attorney Michael Foley of Foley and Foley, PC
•
The PowerPoint presentation made at
White’s of Westport – “Compliance Obligations – The Security
of Personal Information and Beyond”;
•
An Overview of the Obligation to
Secure Personal Information;
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A two-page “Compliance Alert!”
addressing the recent and significant changes to the
regulations that govern today’s workplace, including a
reminder about the obligation to secure personal information
on or before 03/01/10;
•
Our electronic newsletter titled “You
Looking at Me?” providing a concise summary of Regulation
201 CMR 17.00;
•
An electronic Word version of the 2010
edition of the Employer’s Guide to Understanding
Massachusetts Workplace Law.”
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
The above materials have been graciously offered to the
Chamber membership by Attorney Michael Foley of Foley and
Foley, PC, 350 Gifford Street, Suite 26, Falmouth, MA 02540,
Phone: 508-548-4888, email:
info@foleylawpractice.com,
Web:
www.foleylawpractice.com
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“AS IS”, does not constitute legal advice, and the Chamber
is not acting as your attorney. The Chamber makes no claims,
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interpretation of courts located in each county. Legal
advice must be tailored to the specific circumstances of
each case and the tools and information provided to you may
not be an appropriate fit in your case. Nothing that you
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