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Clock’s Still Ticking Despite Lack of Deadline in Mass. Breach Law

New amendments to Massachusetts’ data breach notification law do not place specific time frames for notifying regulators. But lawyers said breach entities still need to provide notification as soon as possible.

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Massachusetts amended its data breach notification law to require the sharing of certain information with state regulators by an unspecified deadline when a breach occurs. However, don’t let the unspecified time frame fool you, lawyers warned. Companies are now under a heightened pressure to notify regulators of breaches as soon as possible—with room to issue a revised notice later.

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Victoria Hudgins

Victoria Hudgins

I am a reporter for Legaltech News, where I cover national and international cyber regulations and legal tech innovations and developments.

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