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Groups say companies are violating Maryland Data Privacy Act

CBS News · August 21, 2026 · International · Privacy Law

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Groups say companies are violating Maryland Data Privacy Act

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Nobody Sees the Decision. Nobody Checks the Buyer.

The Child Sees a Friend. The Company Sees Data.

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