Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 12, 2026 Mass. House passes new ‘Location Shield Act’ as part of comprehensive data privacy legislation Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act provides consumers with greater control over their own data O n June 4, 2026, the Massachusetts House of Representatives unanimously passed comprehensive legislation establishing essential consumer data privacy rights, incorporating fully legislation filed and championed by State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose) to establish a blan8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! ket ban on the sale of precise, personal geolocation data. In the previous legislative session, the House had unanimously passed a narrower version of Representative Lipper-Garabedian’s Location Shield Act. This session, she invited State Representative David Vieria (R-Falmouth) to co-file the bill, underscoring the bipartisan nature of data privacy. The bill passed with the support of Representatives Steve Ultrino (D-Malden) and Paul Donato (D-Medford). The Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act provides consumers with greater control over their own data. The bill increases accountability for companies, grants user data privacy protections to residents of and those present in Massachusetts and includes strong privacy protections for minors. “This legislation protects the autonomy, privacy, and security of people in our Commonwealth and is a win for all those who come here seeking care, safety, and freedom,” said Repwww.810bargrille.com resentative Lipper-Garabedian. “That includes those who travel here seeking reproductive care, gender-affirming care, and the freedoms that our Commonwealth upholds. At a time when 13 states have full bans on abortion care and more than 1 in 3 women of reproductive age legislation ensures that our commitment to personal autonomy is not just a promise but a protection with real meaning. I am proud to have championed the Location Shield Act and to have delivered this protection for our residents. We each deserve to be the author of our own story, and I will continue to make sure our Kate Lipper-Garabedian State Representative lives in a state that has enacted an abortion ban at six weeks of pregnancy or less, with the protections of the Location Shield Act in place, Massachusetts will remain a place of refuge. “The comprehensive Location Shield Act also holds particular importance for those from marginalized communities - religious minorities, immigrants, domestic violence survivors, people in recovery, and judges and public safety officers who risk their lives to protect us. And it matters for everyone. Every day, each of us produces a digital footprint that currently can be purchased by anyone for the right price. With this legislation, we prevent corporate entities from collecting and weaponizing our personal information in ways that undermine our fundamental freedoms. This laws reflect that.” “The Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act centers the consumer and is a must for the 21st century. Through the technology that we have come to rely on daily, companies collect and legally sell our data, including sensitive data, without our knowledge or consent,” said Representative Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D-Pittsfield), who is House Chair of the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. “The Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act is a critical step to hold companies accountable, protect minors, and establish strong consumer protections. It is the result of public hearings and thoughtful deliberation with privacy experts, advocates, and industry representatives.” Following is an overview of the bill: ACT | SEE PAGE 5 Spring is Here! 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Celebrating 67 Years in Business! n Roofing fng
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