Encryption Regulations
Some states require entities doing business within the state to follow basic information security practices to protect the security and privacy of data. Other states are more aggressive. They require entities to use specific security practices, such as encryption.
FYI
The Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation held a public hearing on the data protection standards in January 2009. The hearing showed that businesses were worried about meeting the standards. You can read a transcript from the hearing and written comments at http://www.mass.gov/ocabr/docs/idtheft/201cmr17comments.pdf.
Massachusetts: Protecting Personal Information
Massachusetts has created some of the nation’s most rigorous data ...
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