Maryland HB 711: New Immigration-Related Consumer Privacy Protections Under MODPA – Compliance Guide for Businesses
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Sameen Abdullah
Summary
Maryland's HB 711 amends the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) to add immigration-related consumer privacy protections effective July 1. The law further restricts covered businesses from selling or disclosing personal data to governmental units involved in immigration enforcement. The article outlines key compliance requirements and action steps for businesses, including updating privacy policies, conducting data mapping, and implementing safeguards against data use for immigration enforcement purposes.
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· 3 pulledA new Maryland law adds immigration-related consumer privacy protections that kick in on July 1, and covered businesses must prepare to comply.
The changes update the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA – which just took effect on October 1), to further restrict personal data sales and disclosures to governmental units that are involved in immigration enforcement.
A Maryland bill (HB 711), which amends MODPA, became law on May 31 without the governor's signature.
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