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Maryland Data Privacy Law Signed; Goes Into Effect Next Year

Most state privacy laws have crafted bills as refinements of existing frameworks, tweaking language here, adding nuances there — but privacy experts say Maryland is notable in its approach.

6 minute read June 01, 2024 at 12:07 AM
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Cassandre Coyer
Maryland Data Privacy Law Signed; Goes Into Effect Next Year

On May 9, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024 (MODPA) into law, marking the 17th comprehensive data privacy law enacted in the U.S. and the fifth just this year.

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