An Act to protect the privacy of crime victims

This bill amends Massachusetts law to strictly protect the privacy of individuals seeking crime victim compensation by declaring all related records confidential. It prohibits the state division and any recipients of this information from disclosing these records unless specific exceptions apply. The law allows sharing of information only for processing claims, court reviews, legitimate criminal justice needs, mandatory legal discovery, or by court order. Essentially, it ensures that personal details of crime victims are kept private while still permitting necessary disclosures for legal and administrative purposes.