On April 6, 2024, Senate Bill 0541, cross-filed with House Bill 0567, on an Act concerning the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024 was passed by the Senate and sent to the Governor for signing. This follows the passing of its third reading in the House on April 4, 2024, and its third reading in the Senate on April 6, 2024. The bill would come into effect from October 1, 2025, and would not have any effect on any personal data processing activities before April 1, 2026. Scope of the bill The bill would apply to a person who conducts business in the State of Maryland or provides services or products that are targeted to residents of the State of Maryland who during the immediately precedi
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Maryland: Senate Bill establishing Online Data Privacy Act passed by Senate
April 8, 2024
Summary
The Maryland Senate passed Senate Bill 0541, also known as the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024, which will take effect from October 1, 2025, but will not impact personal data processing activities before April 1, 2026. The bill applies to businesses in Maryland or targeting Maryland residents, with thresholds for data processing activities. It excludes state bodies, certain financial institutions, and national securities associations. The bill restricts access to consumer health data, prohibits geofencing near certain health facilities, and grants consumers rights to manage their personal data, including opting out of data processing for targeted advertising and profiling.