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Privacy advocates call on Maryland to investigate data brokers

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20 August 2026

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Fusion42 · 20 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Privacy advocates in Maryland are urging a government investigation into data brokers, highlighting concerns about data privacy and potential regulatory scrutiny.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Regtech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Privacy rules in Maryland are moving towards stricter oversight on data brokers. If you handle consumer data or build privacy compliance tools, an opening for new local regulation compliance services has appeared.

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