Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024 ("MODPA")
The Maryland legislature approved the most stringent state privacy law to date and is set to become the most restrictive state law passed to date with regards to sensitive data, minors' privacy, data minimization, and unlawful discrimination. Additionally, by setting the compliance threshold so low – small companies will be required to comply with its provisions. The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024 (“MODPA”) law, if signed by the governor, will take effect on October 1, 2025.
