Privacy Advocates Urge Maryland Investigation into Data Broker Practices

Why it matters locally: While this news focuses on Maryland's privacy laws, Utah residents could see similar discussions arise as states increasingly consider and enact their own data privacy legislation, potentially impacting how personal data is collected and used within the state.

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Privacy advocacy organizations are urging Maryland officials to investigate data brokers operating within the state. These groups contend that certain data brokers are violating Maryland's data privacy law by selling personal information to law enforcement and federal immigration agencies. Maryland maintains one of the nation's most stringent data privacy laws. Advocates state that the alleged sales of data to police departments and federal immigration authorities by these brokers may contravene the provisions of this legislation.