THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 12, 2026 Page 5 ACT | FROM PAGE 4 • Requires that personal data collection must be proportionate to providing requested services, and data must be protected and deleted when no longer necessary or required by law. • Requires that data subject rights extend to all residents in Massachusetts. These rights include the right to access their personal information, the right to correct inaccurate information, the right to opt out of certain processes, such as targeted advertising, the right to transport personal data and the right to delete certain information. • Specifies that sensitive data, as defined below, cannot be sold or shared without a user’s affirmative consent. Companies cannot sell sensitive data without additional unambiguous, affirmative consent from a consumer. SCHOLARSHIP | FROM PAGE 1 working event, Connect 2026, on May 13, 2026. “It’s truly inspiring to see the talent and drive of this year’s scholarship winners,” said MassCPAs President/CEO Zach Donah, CAE. “Their commitment to excellence gives us great confidence that the accounting profession in Massachusetts will continue to thrive under their leadership. We are honored to play a role in their success and extend our deepest gratitude to the donors and volunteers who make this investment in our future possible.” These scholarships are funded 100% through donations to the MassCPAs Educational Foundation. The mission of the Foundation is to inspire and support the next generation of CPAs in Massachusetts. Since the program’s inception in 2006, the Foundation has awarded 500 scholarships to aspiring CPAs, Sensitive data includes information like biometric or genetic information, precise geolocation data, health and wellness information, reproductive and sexual health data, data of a minor under 18, government-issued identifiers, and data that reveals an individual’s racial or ethnic origin, national origin or citizenship or immigration status, religious beliefs, sex life, sexual orientation, status as transgender or nonbinary, union membership, status as a military service member or veteran and status as a victim of a crime. • Provides special protections for individuals under 18, including a prohibition on targeted advertising to minors. • Includes a ban on the sale of precise geolocation data. Restricting the trade of location data helps protect people from surveillance, stalking and the ranging from $1,000-$10,000 and totaling more than $2,250 million. MassCPAs scholarships are available for both undergraduate and graduate accounting students who are attending a college or university in Massachusetts or attending an out-ofstate college or university while having a permanent residence in Massachusetts. Scholarship funds are issued directly to the students and can be used for tuition, books, interviewing expenses or other needs. “Empowering students through these scholarships is at the heart of our mission to build a robust and resilient accounting workforce,” said MassCPAs’ Director of Academic and Career Development, Allie Orlando. “We are thrilled to celebrate this year’s recipients and look forward to seeing the significant contributions they will make to the profession. About MassCPAs: The Massachusetts Society of Certified Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma misuse of sensitive personal information. This protection is extended to both residents of Massachusetts and visitors, which is especially important now to protect people who travel to and within Massachusetts, including for reproductive and gender affirming health care. • Grants the Attorney General rulemaking authority and includes a private right of action. A private right of action allows consumers to hold the largest data holders accountable for any violations they might make. Rulemaking authority will allow the Attorney General to keep up with the pace of technological change and provide greater clarity in areas where it is needed. Last September the Massachusetts Senate had unanimously passed a version of the bill. It now goes back to the Senate for further consideration. Public Accountants, Inc. is the state professional association of certified public accountants, representing over 11,500 members in public accounting practice, industry and business, government and education. 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