HB 769

Student Data Privacy - Protections, Digital Tools, and Student Data Privacy Council

Sponsor: Dana Jones (District 30A)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: Primary and Secondary EducationStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 164 (as of Nov 15, 2022)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Altering the definitions of 'covered information', 'operator', 'persistent unique identifier', and 'targeted advertising' to provide increased protections for certain student data; establishing the Student Data Privacy Council; and requiring the Council to report to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2025, on best practices for student data privacy protection for parents and guardians of students in the State.

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Testimony (8)

MGA witness list

FAV 6FavorableUNF 2Unfavorable

Position	Witness	Organization	Testimony
FAV	Ahirrao, sameer	Ardent privacy	Written (PDF)
FAV	Cornish, Tasha	Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc.	Written (PDF)
FAV	Jones, Dana	Maryland General Assembly	Written (PDF)
FAV	Zwerling, Samanthalobbyist	Maryland State Education Association	Written (PDF)
FAV	Gardiner, Shamoyialobbyist	Strong Schools Maryland	Written (PDF)
FAV	Delegate Jones, D., Delegate Jones, D.legislator	Individual	Oral
UNF	Ortiz, Jeanettelobbyist	AACPS	Written (PDF)
UNF	Woolums, Johnlobbyist	Maryland Assn. of Boards of Education	Written (PDF)