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Public Hearing: Implementation of Regulation for Collection of Personal Identifying Information by Government Agencies

The current regulation for the Collection of Personal Identifying Information by Government Agencies, 801 CMR 8.00, provides for consistent collection of demographic information across Government Agencies.

The public hearing will be conducted via Teams, a digital meeting program on December 1, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. You may provide comments at the public hearing either orally or in writing. 

How do I attend the meeting?

If you wish to attend the virtual hearing but do not plan to provide oral testimony, you must register by emailing anf.dataequity@mass.gov no later than 12:00 p.m. on Monday, November 30. 

Can I speak at the Hearing?

Yes, you may provide oral testimony during the virtual hearing, but you must email a Notice of Intent to Comment to anf.regs@mass.gov by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, November 30. Parties are requested to provide written copies of their oral testimony. 

Written Comments

Written comments will be accepted from 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 2, through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 4. Comments may be submitted by either mail or email:

All notices of intent and registration requests must include your name, telephone number, and email address. Instructions for joining the virtual hearing will be emailed by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 30.

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