201 CMR, § 17.01 - Purpose and Scope
(1)
Purpose. 201 CMR 17.00 implements the provisions of
M.G.L. c. 93H relative to the standards to be met by persons who own or license
personal information about a resident of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 201
CMR 17.00 establishes minimum standards to be met in connection with the
safeguarding of personal information contained in both paper and electronic
records. The objectives of 201 CMR 17.00 is to insure the security and
confidentiality of customer information in a manner fully consistent with
industry standards; protect against anticipated threats or hazards to the
security or integrity of such information; and protect against unauthorized
access to or use of such information that may result in substantial harm or
inconvenience to any consumer.
(2)
Scope. 201 CMR 17.00 applies to all persons that own
or license personal information about a resident of the Commonwealth.
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