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Privacy Policy Requirements in Maryland

A legal document disclosing how your business collects, uses, stores, and shares personal information from customers, website visitors, and employees, compliant with applicable state and federal privacy laws.

Any business that collects personal information — whether through a website, mobile app, in-store transactions, or employee records. Required by multiple state laws and industry regulations.

Maryland operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through MOSH (Maryland Code, Labor & Employment 5-101). This means Maryland businesses must meet requirements that can be more stringent than federal OSHA standards.

Maryland Privacy Policy Requirements

Federal Requirements

FTC

  • FTC Act Section 5; COPPA; GLBA; HIPAA (if applicable): The FTC enforces unfair or deceptive practices related to privacy, and sector-specific federal laws mandate privacy disclosures.

Maryland State Requirements

Enforced by: Maryland Department of Labor

  • Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (effective 2025)

What's Included in Your MD Privacy Policy

Your generated privacy policy will include these sections, tailored to Maryland regulations:

Types of personal information collected
How information is used and processed
Third-party data sharing and disclosure
Consumer rights (access, deletion, opt-out)
Data retention and security practices
Cookie and tracking technology disclosure
Children's privacy (COPPA compliance if applicable)
Contact information and policy updates
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Penalties for Non-Compliance in Maryland

Federal Penalties

FTC: up to $51,744 per violation; COPPA: up to $50,120 per violation

Maryland State Penalties

Maryland follows federal penalty schedules for this document type.

Willful Violations

Up to $161,323 per willful or repeated violation under federal OSHA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a privacy policy required in Maryland?
Any business that collects personal information — whether through a website, mobile app, in-store transactions, or employee records. Required by multiple state laws and industry regulations. In Maryland, MOSH enforces compliance and may impose additional requirements beyond federal standards.
What are the penalties for not having a privacy policy in Maryland?
Federal penalties range from FTC: up to $51,744 per violation; COPPA: up to $50,120 per violation. Maryland follows federal penalty guidelines. Enforcement is handled by MOSH.
How often should I update my Maryland privacy policy?
Annually and when data practices or state privacy laws change. Monitor Maryland legislative sessions for new regulations that may affect your privacy policy.
Can ComplyStack generate a Maryland-specific privacy policy?
Yes. ComplyStack generates privacy policy documents that incorporate Maryland-specific regulations, MOSH requirements, and your business details. Documents are ready to download in minutes.

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