Massachusetts Enacts Law to Ban Sale of Location Data, Impacting Tech Giants
Massachusetts has passed a significant privacy law that prohibits the sale of precise geolocation data by companies, marking a major step in consumer data protection. The law, which was unanimously approved by a 146-0 vote in the House of Representatives, aims to give individuals more control over their personal data. It applies to companies processing data from over 100,000 consumers, including major tech firms and startups. The legislation also bans the sale of biometric data, health information, genetic data, and other sensitive information without explicit user consent. This move comes as the U.S. lacks a comprehensive federal privacy law, prompting states like Massachusetts to implement their own regulations to protect consumer rights. 
