Signed into LawFiled Oct 1, 2025
Sponsor: Chair, Government, Labor, and Elections Committee
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Approved by the Governor - Chapter 435
May 12, 2026
Summary
The Maryland Data Privacy and Protection Act of 2026 tells state agencies how they may gather, keep, and delete personal information. It forces each agency to post a privacy notice, name a privacy officer, and file annual reports, while banning the sale or improper sharing of sensitive data. The goal is to protect residents’ privacy and increase transparency in government.
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