Definitions

As used in 801 CMR 8.00, unless the context requires otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings: Government Agency. A legal entity of state government established by the general court or by executive order as an agency, board, bureau, commission, council, department, office, or division within the executive branch of the commonwealth with a specific mission and which is subject to the control of the governor or a quasi-public entity. Personal Identifying Information. Information: (a) that directly identifies an individual, including name, address, social security number or other identifying number or code; (b) by which an agency intends to identify specific individuals in conjunction with other data elements, which shall include indirect identification that may compile an identity, such as a combination of gender, race, birth date, geographic indicator and other descriptors; or (c) that permits the physical or online contacting of a specific individual. Secretary. The Secretary of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance.