760 Mass. Reg. 8.05

Current through Register 1523, June 7, 2024
Section 8.05 - Objections and Administrative Appeals
(1) Data Subject's Right to Object. A data subject who objects to the accuracy, completeness, pertinence, timeliness, relevance, use, or dissemination of his/her personal data or the denial of access to his/her personal data, may personally, or through a duly authorized representative, file an objection with the personal data officer.
(2) Meritorious and Non-meritorious Objections. The personal data officer shall investigate the validity of the objection within 30 days of receipt and
(a) if the objection is found to be meritorious, he or she shall correct or amend the data or the methods for the use or dissemination of the data, or as appropriate, permit access by the data subject to the data; or
(b) if the objection is found to lack merit, provide the data subject the opportunity to have a statement reflecting his/her views recorded and included with any subsequent dissemination of the personal data in question.
(3) Data Subject Appeal. Any data subject, including an applicant or tenant, or his/her authorized representative may appeal the personal data officer's decision pursuant to the LHA or LRA grievance procedures.

760 CMR 8.05