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AI Summary
The bill mandates data protection assessments for online products likely accessed by children and sets privacy protections, including monitoring practices without alerting the child.
Business Impact
If you offer online products for children in Maryland, you must complete a data protection impact assessment by April 1, 2026, or face penalties.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
The Maryland Kids Code requires entities offering online products likely accessed by children to conduct data protection impact assessments by 2026. It establishes privacy protections and authorizes monitoring practices without alerting the child, impacting businesses that cater to children online.
Key Provisions
- Entities must complete a data protection impact assessment by April 1, 2026.
- Privacy protections are required for online products accessed by children.
- Certain data collection and sharing practices are prohibited.
- Monitoring practices for parents or guardians are authorized without alerting the child.
Latest Legislative Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 461
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 24)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Attar | Primary |
| D.E. Davis | Primary |
| Ghrist | Primary |
| Harford County Delegation | Primary |
| Hornberger | Primary |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 4)
Final Passage: is on Third Reading for Final Passage. ·
Mar 23, 2024
43 Yea
0 Nay
4 Other
Passed ✓
On Third Reading ·
Mar 18, 2024
47 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
On third reading ·
Mar 18, 2024
46 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Amendments (2)
Favorable with Amendments 843323/1 Adopted
Adopted
2024-03-13
Floor Amendment 563425/1 (Senator Beidle) Adopted
Adopted
2024-04-03
Compliance Checklist
Complete a data protection impact assessment
Who: Entities offering online products for children
Deadline: By April 1, 2026
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
Who: Entities offering online products for children
Deadline: By April 1, 2026
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
Implement required privacy protections
Who: Entities offering online products for children
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
Who: Entities offering online products for children
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
The bill mandates that any entity providing online products likely to be accessed by children must complete a data protection impact assessment by April 1, 2026, under specific circumstances. It requires the implementation of privacy protections for these online products, which may include restrictions on data collection and sharing practices. Additionally, the bill allows for monitoring practices that enable parents or guardians to oversee their child's online activity without alerting the child, raising considerations about privacy and consent.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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