Massachusetts § 52C - Public access to terminals or other data processing equipment
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 52C — Public access to terminals or other data processing equipment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52C. Public access to terminals or other data processing equipment
Section 52C. The provisions of section ten of chapter sixty-six shall not be deemed to authorize public access to terminals or other data processing equipment for the purpose of copying, reading, collecting, printing, analyzing or manipulating any data or other information collected under any provision of this chapter and stored in data processing or computing equipment or to authorize the release of the original or copies of tapes, cards, disc files or other methods of electronic storage of such data or information, unless authorized by the commissioner of revenue.
Nothing contained in this section shall restrict the right of a person assessed or his designated representative to inspect at the assessor's office information and records relating to the valuation and assessment of his property or to receive copies of this information.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 52C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 52C cover?
Section 52C ("Public access to terminals or other data processing equipment") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 52C?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 52C apply to my situation?
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