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Identity Theft, Data Privacy and Cyber Security

Your data and identity are valuable, so educate and protect yourself against risks.

Learn about the cyber security threats, scams and data breaches that put your identity and finances at risk. Experienced a data breach within your business? Report it here.

What would you like to do?

Top tasks

Report Your Data Breach Using Our Online Submission Portal 
Requirements for Data Breach Notifications 

All other tasks

View Reported Data Breaches 

What you need to know

Preventing Identity Theft 
Spotting a Scam 
Protecting Your Privacy 
What You Need to Know about Cyber Security 

Additional Resources

Video: Mass Data Security Law and Regulation
201 CMR 17: Standards for the protection of personal information of residents of the Commonwealth
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding 201 CMR 17.00 (PDF 310.11 KB)
201 CMR 17.00 COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST (PDF 254.96 KB)
Consumer Checklist for Handling Identity Theft (PDF 103.3 KB)
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