Consumer Protection – Security Questions and Measures
What this bill does
Prohibiting certain businesses and units of State and local government from using the maiden name of the mother of a customer as a means of safeguarding access to a customer's account; making a violation of the Act by certain businesses an unfair, deceptive, or abusive trade practice that is subject to enforcement and penalties under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act; and authorizing reporting of a certain violation by a unit of State or local government to the Division of Consumer Protection of the Office of the Attorney General.
Analysis reads the bill text, the fiscal note, and the witness list. It is generated by Claude and reviewed by nobody, so check the source documents before you rely on it.
Testimony (6)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Fitzgerald, Caitriona | Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Linchuck, Marc | Global Investigative Services, Inc. | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kagan, Sen. Cheryl | Maryland State Senate | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Kagan, Senator Kaganlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Fink, Nelda | Individual | Position only |
| INFO | Sakamoto-Wengel, Steven M. | Consumer Protection Division | Written (PDF) |