| The Data Security Law, General Law 201 CMR 17.00, which requires all persons and businesses with personal information to adopt written policies for protection of information, goes into effect on March 1, 2010 for all businesses, big and small, that hold personal information. Technically, real estate brokers and agents who receive such personal information fall within its scope. Find all the information you need to understand this new law including FAQ’s with examples and a model Information Security Policy that you can download in the Legal Resources section. |