M.G.L. c. 4, § 7 — Public Records Law

Defines common terms used across Massachusetts statutes. The cited public-records clause defines government records broadly and lists exemptions, including records made confidential by other laws and some personnel, medical, and privacy-sensitive information.

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Audit of Settlement Agreements and Confidentiality Clauses Across Multiple State Agencies - Department of Conservation and Recreation (January 28, 2025)