Mass. data protection law 201 CMR 17: How to get customers ready

In this edition of Patrolling the Channel, Nagraj Seshadri explains Mass. data protection law 201 CMR 17. Learn what this law entails and how you can help your customers comply.

Nagraj Seshadri, Contributor

Published: 22 Apr 2009

Massachusetts data protection law 201 CMR 17, set to take effect on January 1, 2010, has many facets and may be overwhelming to your customers. In this edition of Patrolling the Channel, Nagraj Seshadri, head of product marketing for data security company Utimaco, discusses the law in detail. Learn what makes Mass. 201 CMR 17 different from other state data breach laws, where your customers will need the most help and how to prepare them for full compliance with the law.

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Mass. data protection law 201 CMR 17: How to get customers ready

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