Consumer Protection - Online Privacy - Study
Sponsor: Delegate CareyCommittee: Economic MattersSubject: Commercial Law - Consumer ProtectionStatus: Unfavorable Report by Finance (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Maryland Cybersecurity Council to review certain practices and methods of collection, use, storage, and disclosure of consumers' personally identifiable information and personal information by certain entities; and requiring the Council to submit to the General Assembly by November 1, 2020 a report on its findings and recommendations for providing increased consumer protection regarding online privacy.
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Testimony (14)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 10Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Abrams, Hanna | Consumer Protection Division | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sakamoto-Wengel, Steve | Consumer Protection Division | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Carey, Delegate Careylegislator | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Enten, Bob | APCIA | Oral |
| UNF | KEEGAN, GERRY | CTIA | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Olsen, John | Internet Association | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Karkhanis, Neallobbyist | League/Amerigroup/AHIP/NAMIC/USAA | Oral |
| UNF | Enten, Bob | MBA | Oral |
| UNF | Griffin, Andrewlobbyist | MD Chamber of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Locklair, Caileylobbyist | MD Retailers Association | Oral |
| UNF | Tabuteau, Richardlobbyist | MTC | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Lanier, Ivanlobbyist | Oepco and Delmarva Power | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | DiPietro, Christopherlobbyist | SIFMA/MFSA/CDIA/Microsoft | Oral |
| FWA | LOONEY, SEAN | COMCAST | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFKarkhanis, NealLeague/Amerigroup/AHIP/NAMIC/USAARegistered for: American Council of Life Insurers; Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund; City of Westminster; League of Life & Health Insurers of Maryland, Inc.; It Works Learning Center, Inc.; America's Health Insurance Plans…
UNFGriffin, AndrewMD Chamber of CommerceRegistered for: Alliance to Prevent Legionnaire's Disease; American Subcontractors Association of Baltimore; Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park; Associated Utility Contractors of Maryland; Experience Prince George's; Howard County Chamber of Commerce…
UNFLocklair, CaileyMD Retailers AssociationRegistered for: HPSO Investments LLC, T/A Riverboat on the Potomac; Maryland Retailers Alliance; Maryland Retailers Association
UNFTabuteau, RichardMTCRegistered for: Bolt Technology OÜ dba Hopp; Boyd Gaming Corporation; ChargePoint; Chevy Chase Village; Elev8 Baltimore, Inc.; Fortinet…
UNFDiPietro, ChristopherSIFMA/MFSA/CDIA/MicrosoftRegistered for: Bank of America Corporation; Consumer Data Industry Association; Major League Baseball; Fiserv; Maryland School for the Deaf; Mid-Atlantic Financial Services Association…