"Maryland's Progressive Privacy Legislation: Impact on Tech Industry and Small Businesses"

Maryland is set to enact one of the toughest comprehensive privacy laws among U.S. states, with broad data minimization standards, a ban on sensitive data sales, universal opt-out mechanisms, and protections for children's data. The bill's unique aspects include a limited 60-day right to cure that sunsets in 2027 and attorney general discretion over its application. The legislation represents a significant departure from other state privacy laws and is expected to have a substantial impact on businesses and consumers.