Maryland

Maryland provides certain privacy and data security protections and requirements for its residents -- and for companies conducting business within the state. These companies must comply not only with applicable federal law, but also with relevant state privacy and security laws and regulations.

State Government

Office of the Attorney General

Privacy Laws and Regulations

Confidential Financial Records
Md. Code Ann., Fin. Inst. § 1-301
Md. Code Ann., Fin. Inst. § 1-302
Md. Code Ann., Fin. Inst. § 1-303
Md. Code Ann., Fin. Inst. § 1-304
Md. Code Ann., Fin. Inst. § 1-305
Md. Code Ann., Fin. Inst. § 1-306
Personal Information Protection Act
Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 14-3501
Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 14-3502
Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 14-3503
Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 14-3504
Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 14-3505
Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 14-3506
Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 14-3507
Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 14-3508
Social Security Number Privacy Act
Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 14-3402
Security Freezes
Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 14-1212.1
Use of Consumer Identification Information in Connection With Credit Card Payments
Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 13-317
Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024
Md. Code Ann., Comm. Law §§ 14-4601 - 14-4614 (effective October 1, 2025)