Lege TREND. Revisiting How one State Responded to Equifax Breach

State: Massachusetts

Legislation: H 4806 (2018 |MA)

What did Massachusetts enact?

• consumer consent before any third party can obtain the consumer’s credit report
• free credit freezes and thaws
• entieis that have suffered a data breach have enhanced reporting requirements
• free credit monitoring to affected consumers

Leominster Champion | Governor Signs Bill to Enhance Credit Data Security