Maryland SB504 enhances data privacy protections for residents by restricting the disclosure of personal data to federal agencies for immigration.

Maryland SB504, also known as the Data Privacy Act, strengthens data privacy protections for residents by prohibiting governmental entities from disclosing personal data to federal agencies for immigration enforcement purposes unless a valid warrant is presented. The bill mandates that governmental entities develop and publish procedures to prevent the sale and redisclosure of personal records and geolocation data containing sensitive attributes in a way that harms residents' privacy.

Maryland SB504 enhances data privacy protections for residents by restricting the disclosure of personal data to federal agencies for immigration.

Maryland SB504, also known as the Data Privacy Act, strengthens data privacy protections for residents by prohibiting governmental entities from disclosing personal data to federal agencies for immigration enforcement purposes unless a valid warrant is presented. The bill mandates that governmental entities develop and publish procedures to prevent the sale and redisclosure of personal records and geolocation data containing sensitive attributes in a way that harms residents' privacy.