Amendment #914 to H4400

Relative to internet privacy protections

Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett moves to amend the bill by adding the following section:-

SECTION XXXX.  The General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, are hereby amended by adding after chapter 93K the following chapter:-

Chapter 93L.

Section 1.  Individually identifiable customer proprietary network information, including but not limited to website browsing history and application usage, derived from a customer’s use of an internet access service, whether by wire or radio, shall not be used to determine:  (i) a Massachusetts resident’s credit or insurance rating; (ii) the interest rate applicable to a loan or other credit facility issued to a Massachusetts resident; or (iii) the insurance policy premium to be paid on an insurance policy issued to a Massachusetts resident.

Section 2.  A violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a violation of chapter 93A.

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Relative to internet privacy protections