Your Rights as a Maryland Resident

Starting October 1, 2025, Maryland residents will have comprehensive rights regarding their personal data held by businesses operating in the state.

• Right to know what data is collected: You can confirm whether a company is processing your personal data and request access to see exactly what information they have about you[4][6]
• Right to delete personal information: You can require companies to delete personal data they have collected about you, unless they are legally required to retain it[4][7]
• Right to opt out of data sales: You can prevent companies from selling your personal information to third parties, and they must honor universal opt-out signals like Global Privacy Control[2][10]
• Right to correct inaccurate data: You can request that companies fix errors in your personal information, considering the nature of the data and how it’s being used[4][7]
• Right to data portability: When data processing is automated, you can obtain a copy of your personal data in a portable format[4][6]
• Right to non-discrimination: Companies cannot discriminate against you for exercising any of these privacy rights[2][10]

Maryland’s law provides stronger protections for sensitive data than most other states, requiring companies to obtain explicit consent before processing information about your health, race, religion, sexual orientation, or precise location within 1,750 feet[10][7].

Official Resources and Contact Information

Maryland Legislature

Contact your state legislators to provide input on privacy legislation or express concerns about data protection issues. You can find your specific representatives using the Maryland Association of Counties interactive map at https://www.mdcounties.org/69/Contact-Your-Legislator. All legislators can be reached toll-free from anywhere in Maryland at 1-800-492-7122, or from Baltimore Metro at 410-841-XXXX, or Washington Metro at 301-858-XXXX[15].

Consumer Protection and Privacy Violations

The Maryland Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division has exclusive authority to enforce MODPA. To file complaints about privacy violations or unfair business practices, contact:

Consumer Protection Division Hotlines:

Consumer Hotline: 410-528-8662 or toll-free 1-888-743-0023
Health-related complaints: 410-528-1840 or toll-free 1-877-261-8807
Spanish language assistance: 410-230-1712
Online complaint form: www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov[13][16]

Legislative Information

For information about current and proposed privacy legislation, contact the Maryland General Assembly at 410-841-3000 or 301-858-3000. General Assembly information is available online, and you can track bill status and committee activities through official legislative resources[15].

The Consumer Protection Division provides mediation services and can investigate companies for violations of Maryland consumer protection laws. Hotlines operate Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, except holidays[16][17].

Sources and Citations

Last Updated August 2025. Written with contributions from both human authors and Perplexity AI. If you find incorrect or outdated information let us know at support@optery.com.