The Maryland General Assembly passed Senate Bill 571 concerning consumer protection, online services and use of children's personal data, otherwise known as the "Maryland Kids Code." The bill requires companies offering products or services online to complete a data protection impact assessment documenting certain risks products could pose to children's online safety prior to 1 April 2026. The bill's effective date is 1 Oct., and it awaits the governor's signature.
9 April 2024
Maryland passes 'Kids Code'
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