SB 541

Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024

Sponsor: Dawn Gile (District 33)Committee: FinanceSubject: Commercial Law - Consumer ProtectionStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 455 (as of Nov 13, 2024)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Regulating the manner in which a controller or a processor in possession of a consumer's personal data may process the consumer's personal data; authorizing a consumer to exercise certain rights in regards to the consumer's personal data; requiring a controller of personal data to establish a method for a consumer to exercise certain rights in regards to the consumer's personal data; requiring a controller to comply with a consumer's request to exercise a certain right in a certain manner, except under certain circumstances; etc.

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Testimony (64)

MGA witness list

FAV 21FavorableFWA 22Favorable with amendmentsUNF 19UnfavorableINFO 2Information only

Position	Witness	Organization	Testimony
FAV	Moore, Tonaeyalobbyist	CASH CAMPAIGN OF MARYLAND	Written (PDF)
FAV	Moore, Tonaeyalobbyist	CASH CAMPAIGN OF MARYLAND	Written (PDF)
FAV	Grosshans, Holly	Common Sense Media	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Gallagher, Zoelobbyist	Economic Action Maryland	Written (PDF)
FAV	Gallagher, Zoelobbyist	Economic Action Maryland	Written (PDF)
FAV	Fitzgerald, Caitriona	Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC)	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Kendzierski, Philemonlobbyist	League of Life and Health Insurers, American Council of Life Insurers	Written (PDF)
FAV	Shapiro, Melanielobbyist	Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence	Written (PDF)
FAV	Cross, RJ	Maryland PIRG	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Rosen-Cohen, Nancy	NCADD-Maryland	Written (PDF)
FAV	Lehmen, Greg	Private Testimony	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Holland, Peter	The Holland Law Firm of Annapolis	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Santora, Casey	The Holland Law Firm of Annapolis	Written (PDF)
FAV	Harting, Martalobbyist	Venable	Written (PDF)
FAV	Elliott, Robynlobbyist	Individual	Written (PDF)
FAV	Elliott, Robynlobbyist	Individual	Written (PDF)
FAV	Gile, Senator	Individual	Written (PDF)
FAV	Gile, Senator	Individual	Written (PDF)
FAV	Rosa, Richard	Individual	Position only
FAV	Senator Gile, Senator Gilelegislator	Individual	Oral
FAV	Senator Gile, Senator Gilelegislator	Individual	Oral
UNF	Frazier, Travis	Association of National Advertisers	Written (PDF)
UNF	Lestock, Jake	CTIA	Written (PDF)
UNF	Garagiola, Hannahlobbyist	Compass Government Relations	Oral
UNF	Boender, Kharalobbyist	Computer & Communications Industry Association	Oral + Written (PDF)
UNF	Boender, Kharalobbyist	Computer & Communications Industry Association	Written (PDF)
UNF	McLuckie, Johnlobbyist	Consumer Healthcare Products Association	Written (PDF)
UNF	Allen, Hannahlobbyist	Maryland Chamber of Commerce	Written (PDF)
UNF	Griffin, Andrewlobbyist	Maryland Chamber of Commerce	Oral + Written (PDF)
UNF	locklair, caileylobbyist	Maryland Retailers Association	Oral + Written (PDF)
UNF	Bogley, Laura	Maryland Right to Life	Written (PDF)
UNF	Szabo, Carllobbyist	NetChoice	Oral
UNF	Parker, Jacob	Security Industry Association	Oral + Written (PDF)
UNF	Kingman, Andrew	State Privacy & Security Coalition	Oral + Written (PDF)
UNF	O'Halloran, Mike	Individual	Written (PDF)
UNF	Snyder, Rebeccalobbyist	Individual	Written (PDF)
UNF	Snyder, Rebeccalobbyist	Individual	Oral + Written (PDF)
UNF	Vetter, Drew	Individual	Written (PDF)
UNF	Vetter, Drew	Individual	Written (PDF)
UNF	durkin, margaretlobbyist	Individual	Oral + Written (PDF)
FWA	Kozyckyj, Roxy	AdvaMed	Oral + Written (PDF)
FWA	Hale, Lauralobbyist	American Heart Association	Written (PDF)
FWA	Hale, Lauralobbyist	American Heart Association	Written (PDF)
FWA	Lenz, Matthew	BSA The Software Alliance	Written (PDF)
FWA	Srebnik, Lauralobbyist	Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)	Written (PDF)
FWA	Barnes, Paul	Canton Railroad Co.	Written (PDF)
FWA	Sakamoto-Wengel, Steven M.	Consumer Protection Division	Oral
FWA	Schwartz, Matt	Consumer Reports	Oral + Written (PDF)
FWA	Pinton, Lukelobbyist	Funk & Bolton, P.A.	Oral
FWA	Gregory, Jamielobbyist	Line Honors Strategy Group LLC	Oral + Written (PDF)
FWA	Power, Matt	Maryland Independent College and University Association	Written (PDF)
FWA	Enten, Robert	Maryland Multi-Housing Assoc	Oral
FWA	Bogdan, Henrylobbyist	Maryland Nonprofits	Written (PDF)
FWA	Price, Sarahlobbyist	Maryland Retailers Alliance	Written (PDF)
FWA	Davis, Dereck	Maryland State Treasurer's Office	Written (PDF)
FWA	Overturf, Mattlobbyist	NAMIC	Written (PDF)
FWA	Brown, Anthony	Office of the Attorney General	Oral + Written (PDF)
FWA	Harting, Martalobbyist	Venable	Written (PDF)
FWA	Abrams, Hanna	Individual	Written (PDF)
FWA	Abrams, Hanna	Individual	Oral + Written (PDF)

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Organizations on record

AdvaMedFWA 1

American Heart AssociationFWA 2

Association of National AdvertisersUNF 1

Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)FWA 1

BSA The Software AllianceFWA 1INFO 1

Canton Railroad Co.FWA 1

CASH CAMPAIGN OF MARYLANDFAV 2

Common Sense MediaFAV 1

Compass Government RelationsUNF 1

Computer & Communications Industry AssociationUNF 2

Consumer Healthcare Products AssociationUNF 1

Consumer Protection DivisionFWA 1

Consumer ReportsFWA 1

CTIAUNF 1

Economic Action MarylandFAV 2

Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC)FAV 1

Funk & Bolton, P.A.FWA 1

League of Life and Health Insurers, American Council of Life InsurersFAV 1

Line Honors Strategy Group LLCFWA 1

Maryland Chamber of CommerceUNF 2

Maryland Independent College and University AssociationFWA 1

Maryland Multi-Housing AssocFWA 1

Maryland Network Against Domestic ViolenceFAV 1

Maryland NonprofitsFWA 1

Maryland PIRGFAV 1

Maryland Retailers AllianceFWA 1

Maryland Retailers AssociationUNF 1

Maryland Right to LifeUNF 1

Maryland State Treasurer's OfficeFWA 1

NAMICFWA 1

NCADD-MarylandFAV 1

NetChoiceUNF 1

Office of the Attorney GeneralFWA 1

Private TestimonyFAV 1

RWLINFO 1

Security Industry AssociationUNF 1

State Privacy & Security CoalitionUNF 1

The Holland Law Firm of AnnapolisFAV 2

VenableFAV 1FWA 1

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVMoore, TonaeyaCASH CAMPAIGN OF MARYLANDRegistered for: CASH Campaign of Maryland

FAVGallagher, ZoeEconomic Action MarylandRegistered for: Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition DBA Economic Action Maryland

FAVKendzierski, PhilemonLeague of Life and Health Insurers, American Council of Life InsurersRegistered for: 38 Degrees North; Advanced Energy United; Alliance of Maryland Dental Plans; Allstate Insurance Company; America's Health Insurance Plans; American Council of Life Insurers…

FAVShapiro, MelanieMaryland Network Against Domestic ViolenceRegistered for: Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence

FAVHarting, MartaVenableRegistered for: Abbott Laboratories; Annie E. Casey Foundation, Inc., The; Asurion Insurance Services, Inc.; Baltimore Community Foundation; Baltimore Gas and Electric Company; Baltimore Public Markets Corporation…

FAVElliott, RobynRegistered for: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists; Amica Center for Immigrant Rights; CareForth; Chase Brexton Health System; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition…

UNFGaragiola, HannahCompass Government RelationsRegistered for: AGC; Acusensus; American Society of Travel Advisors, Inc; Bamboo Health; Brigit, Inc; CTIA- The Wireless Association…

UNFBoender, KharaComputer & Communications Industry AssociationRegistered for: Data Center Coalition; Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA)

UNFMcLuckie, JohnConsumer Healthcare Products AssociationRegistered for: Consumer Healthcare Products Association

UNFAllen, HannahMaryland Chamber of CommerceRegistered for: Maryland Chamber of Commerce

UNFGriffin, AndrewMaryland 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, caileyMaryland Retailers AssociationRegistered for: HPSO Investments LLC, T/A Riverboat on the Potomac; Maryland Retailers Alliance; Maryland Retailers Association

UNFSzabo, CarlNetChoiceRegistered for: NetChoice

UNFSnyder, RebeccaRegistered for: MD/DC Press Association

UNFdurkin, margaretRegistered for: TechNet

FWAHale, LauraAmerican Heart AssociationRegistered for: American Heart Association

FWASrebnik, LauraBiotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)Registered for: Biotechnology Innovation Organization; BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.

FWAPinton, LukeFunk & Bolton, P.A.Registered for: 38 Degrees North; Advanced Energy United; Alliance of Maryland Dental Plans; Allstate Insurance Company; America's Health Insurance Plans; American Council of Life Insurers…

FWAGregory, JamieLine Honors Strategy Group LLCRegistered for: Airbnb, Inc.; Consumer Action for a Strong Economy; First American Title Insurance Company; Omega Flex, Inc; Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield; Leda Health…

FWABogdan, HenryMaryland NonprofitsRegistered for: Maryland Nonprofits

FWAPrice, SarahMaryland Retailers AllianceRegistered for: Maryland Retailers Alliance; Maryland Retailers Association

FWAOverturf, MattNAMICRegistered for: National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC)

FWAHarting, MartaVenableRegistered for: Abbott Laboratories; Annie E. Casey Foundation, Inc., The; Asurion Insurance Services, Inc.; Baltimore Community Foundation; Baltimore Gas and Electric Company; Baltimore Public Markets Corporation…

FWAEgan, NancyRegistered for: American Property Casualty Insurance Association

INFOFesche, CamilleRWLRegistered for: Ashley, Inc.; Baltimore Symphony Orchestra; Behavioral Framework; Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC; Brewers Association of Maryland; Brown Advisory…