201 CMR 17 - "Standards for the protection of personal information of residents of the Commonwealth" - takes effect March 1

[rpug-vYTEC60ixJUAvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org (Ryan Pugatch)]

Hello all,

Just wanted to remind everyone that 201 CMR 17 takes effect March 1!

If you're not familiar with this regulation, it specifies policies, 
procedures, and security requirements that are needed if you store a 
minimum of first initial and last name in conjunction with a social 
security number, drivers license/id number, financial account number 
(credit, debit, bank account number), or an access code or PIN/password 
that would allow access to a bank account.

This doesn't just apply to companies that accept credit card payments. 
Think of it from an HR point of view as well.

The regulation is available at: 
http://www.mass.gov/Eoca/docs/idtheft/201CMR1700reg.pdf


Best,

Ryan