The proposed bill, titled the Massachusetts Judicial Security Act, aims to enhance the confidentiality and security of personal information pertaining to judicial officers and their immediate families. It establishes a confidential database managed by the office of court management, which will store personal information such as home addresses and phone numbers. Judicial officers can request to keep specific personal information confidential, and the office is required to notify relevant government agencies and entities upon receiving such requests. The bill prohibits government agencies and data brokers from publicly disclosing this personal information and outlines the procedures for removing any existing public content that includes such information.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for legal recourse in the event of violations, allowing judicial officers to seek injunctive or declaratory relief if their personal information is improperly disclosed. It also stipulates that the office of court management cannot release personal information from the confidential database without the judicial officer's consent, except under specific court orders. Furthermore, the bill amends existing laws to ensure that the names and addresses of judicial officers and their immediate families do not appear on public street lists, thereby further protecting their privacy and safety.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 51-4