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MD · HB711Introduced

Data Privacy - Consumer Data, Public Records, and Message Switching System (Data Privacy Act)

Where it is in the process
Plain-English Summary

Prohibiting a certain controller from knowingly selling the personal data of a consumer to a certain governmental unit that has engaged in or supported civil immigration enforcement under certain circumstances; requiring a custodian of a public record to take reasonable steps to determine whether a public record is accessed for enforcing immigration law; requiring an entity that operates a certain message switching system to take certain actions regarding system access; etc.

Where Orgs Stand

This comprehensive data privacy bill protects consumer data including sensitive reproductive health records from unauthorized access and surveillance.

HB 711 establishes the Maryland Data Privacy Act covering consumer data, public records, and message switching systems. Referred to Finance committee.

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