Data, privacy and AI rules

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Maryland privacy and AI laws

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Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA)The strictest US state comprehensive privacy law: imposes data minimization limited to what is strictly necessary, bans the sale of sensitive data outright, and bans targeted advertising to and sale of data of consumers under 18 (known or should have known). Took effect Oct 1, 2025 but does not apply to personal data processing activities before April 1, 2026.Next: Apr 1, 2027 Discretionary 60-day cure period ends · in 5 months
In force
Maryland Kids CodeOnline products reasonably likely to be accessed by children must be designed in the best interests of children, use high-privacy defaults and avoid certain data collection and profiling. Covered entities must complete data protection impact assessments.In effect since Oct 1, 2024

Upcoming deadlines

EnforcementApr 1, 2027 · in 5 months
Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA)Discretionary 60-day cure period endsThe Division's discretionary notice-and-cure (at least 60 days) applies only to violations occurring on or before April 1, 2027 (Com. Law 14-4614).Maryland

Past deadlines

ComplianceApr 1 · 7 months ago
Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA)MODPA applies to personal data processingThe act applies to personal data processing activities from April 1, 2026 (Section 2 of ch. 455).Maryland
ComplianceApr 1 · 7 months ago
Maryland Kids CodeData protection impact assessments dueCovered entities must complete DPIAs by this date.Maryland
Takes effectOct 1, 2025 · 13 months ago
Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA)MODPA takes effectAct takes effect; data protection assessments apply to processing activities on or after Oct 1, 2025.Maryland
Takes effectOct 1, 2024 · 2.1 years ago
Maryland Kids CodeTakes effectAct effective.Maryland
MilestoneMay 9, 2024 · 2.5 years ago
Maryland Kids CodeApproved by GovernorChapter 461 of 2024.Maryland