More states are passing laws to protect information generated by a person's brain and nervous system as technology improves the ability to unlock the sensitive details of a person's health, mental ...

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The Globe’s April 13 editorial, “23andMe bankruptcy highlights need for data protection law,” noted that around 20 states — not including Massachusetts — have enacted consumer data privacy laws.

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In the year 2025, no one should have to be convinced that protecting data privacy matters. For education institutions, it’s really that simple of a priority–and that complicated. Despite the passage ...

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Many data brokers registered their business in one state but not another, say two digital rights groups — and they want the states to investigate why. Many data brokers registered their business in ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Kate Ruder, KFF Health News More states are passing laws to protect information generated by a person’s brain and nervous system as technology improves ...