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Maryland Legislature considers online privacy bill. AG says resources needed to enforce.
A sponsor of legislation that is now being considered by the Maryland General Assembly and designed to protect residents’ privacy online called the current data environment in the United States “almost like the Wild Wild West.”
The bill, backed by state Sen. Arthur Ellis, D-Charles, and others, requires only personal data that is “reasonably necessary” be collected for a specific product or service as requested by a consumer. That “data” can sometimes be as personal as someone’s own fingerprint or face.
In 2022, the American facial recognition software company Clearview AI settled a lawsuit, agreeing to limit sales of its facial recognition database after allegations it acquired people’s photos without their consent. “Data” can also include other sensitive items like race, one’s location, even one’s religion.
Over a dozen U.S. states from Connecticut to California have enacted comprehensive privacy laws in recent years. A primary sponsor of the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024, state Sen. Dawn Gile, D-Anne Arundel, gave a reason why: “Congress has failed to act.”
The Maryland bill, in most cases (excepting the disclosure of a trade secret), gives an individual the right to know what data about themself is being collected. It allows an individual access to their personal information and provides a right to know of any third parties to whom that data has been disclosed. The bill, as drafted, also allows an individual to correct any inaccuracies in the data that is held, have that data deleted, and opt out of the sale or further use of that data.
As the legislation is considered in the Maryland Senate Finance Committee, more than a couple members are looking to pass the bill to provide privacy protections for the state’s residents instead of waiting on Washington, D.C., where Ellis says there is a case of “passing the buck.”
“We, as a state, we can and we should (take responsibility) until the national standards keep up,” said Ellis, pointing to the federal government’s inaction. “It will influence how these companies do business across the U.S.”
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Maryland Attorney General calls for more enforcement resources
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, a former U.S. congressman, has seen this story with online data privacy legislation before. Not because bills have failed in recent years (they have), but because he introduced similar legislation over 20 years ago that ended up as law.
In 2001, about a decade into the commercialization of the internet, the first-term state delegate then representing Prince George’s County sponsored House Bill 14, which established a unit in the Office of the Attorney General to “protect the privacy of individuals’ personal information and to protect the public from unlawful conduct or practices in electronic transactions.” Between the two chambers, the bill passed with 184 legislators in favor and only one legislator against.
“We created a unit,” said Brown, of the 2001 Maryland law he backed, during a Feb. 28, 2024 phone interview, “but the Legislature never funded the unit.”
Over 20 years after his bill’s passage, Brown says the online landscape has “changed dramatically,” as he referenced several new technologies, including deepfakes, and called it a “much more complex landscape.”
“But the issues remain the same,” said the former state delegate, of data privacy. And the now-attorney general, starting his second year, is aiming to not repeat what happened from his tenure in the General Assembly.
“As my office is currently configured and staffed and equipped, I cannot enforce the provisions of the online data privacy (bill),” said Brown, calling for additional resources for the office, a refrain he has utilized dating back to the day he was sworn over a year ago in January.
He said new personnel — forensic investigators, data analytics experts, mediators — would be required to enforce a new law. “I need people who are experienced in this area,” Brown said. “Yeah, I’ll need a few lawyers, but I need a lot of non-lawyers to do the work as well.”
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Maryland bill, as introduced, received a B-, privacy groups say
Michele Gilman, a professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law, called the legislation substantively a “great bill,” but expressed disappointment in a lack of a “private right of action.”
“The advantage of a private right of action,” she said, “is it would allow people to vindicate their rights on their own with or without the support of the attorney general.”
During a Feb. 28 interview on the Senate floor, the bill’s primary sponsor, Gile, said the “main opposition” to the legislation was a private right of action, a provision not included in the bill as introduced. “That was kind of a balance that we ended up trying to strike this year,” she said, calling that specific opposition, including from companies, a “resounding chorus.”
Gile, an attorney, indicated her thought that there was “some merit” to concern raised by some about frivolous lawsuits.
According to the grades included in a “State of Privacy” report by a pair of privacy advocacy groups that ranked the 14 other states’ comprehensive privacy laws, the Maryland bill, as introduced without a private right of action, received a B-. California (the only state with a private right of action in law) received a B+ and was the only other state to receive a grade above a C+.
Gilman, who directs a law clinic representing low-income Marylanders at the University of Baltimore, indicated she and student attorneys would be able to bring cases to help enforce the statute, if there was a private right of action.
“The way it’s drafted now,” said Gilman, “we won’t be able to play that role.”
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Republican senator says he does not see bill as a ‘partisan issue.’
State Sen. Justin Ready, R-Carroll/Frederick, a member of the Finance Committee that heard testimony about the bill, said the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division is “probably the appropriate place” for enforcement.
Ready, the minority whip, said he does not view the legislation as “a partisan issue.”
“We don’t want people’s data being sold and trafficked without their consent,” he said, during a Feb. 29 interview on the Senate floor.
Sometimes that “data,” like online shopping habits and search history, can be used for purposes that some people may prefer (i.e. — targeted advertisements). The legislation applies to companies that collect over data of at least 35,000 consumers or at least 10,000 consumers, if the firm makes a fifth of its revenue from selling data. Ready called the legislation a “complex, big bill.”
“We live in an interconnected world, so figuring out where’s that line, where’s that balance,” he said, “we’re trying to find that.”
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Privacy bills needs to pass both chambers to reach governor
Ellis, the bill sponsor who called the current data environment “almost like the Wild Wild West,” said Maryland has a lot of wealth in the state and puts a lot of money into the digital economy.
A 2023 report on the State of the Tech Workforce from the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) supports that, showing over 14,000 tech firms with payroll in Maryland. The report indicated that the technology sector made up 8.9% of Maryland’s overall economy.
The United States Air Force veteran Ellis compared Maryland and the U.S. to Europe, where a data privacy law, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), went into effect in 2018.
“The European Union does a much better job in holding firms accountable and responsible,” said Ellis, during a Feb. 28 interview on the ground floor of the nation’s oldest state capitol in continuous legislative use, “We’re still laissez-faire, anything goes in this country.”
The Senate Finance Committee is expected to vote on the measure this week, according to a bill sponsor. A companion bill in the House also had a committee hearing in February. Both bills need to pass in their respective chambers in order for the legislation to reach the governor’s desk.
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Dwight A. Weingarten is an investigative reporter, covering the Maryland State House and state issues. He can be reached at dweingarten@gannett.com or on Twitter at @DwightWeingart2.
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57-40 Win for Villanova in Pair’s Last Encounter
Villanova Wildcats claimed a victory in their previous game. A 93-49 home win occurred against Pennsylvania Quakers.
Maryland Terrapins won their last game, beating Canisius Golden Griffins at home. It was a 108-37 win.
Villanova beat Maryland in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 57-40 scoreline.
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- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
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- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
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- +6 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- +6 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road
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- -6 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -6 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 140.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 136.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 140: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 140 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.60 pts and allowed 67.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 65.00 pts and allowed 71.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 140.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 141.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 140: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 140 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.00 pts and allowed 64.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.30 pts and allowed 62.20 pts in the last 10 home games
Coming off its first loss of the season, No. 25 Illinois took the floor at its State Farm Center home in Champaign on Saturday with plenty of motivation against struggling Maryland Eastern Shore.
So even when the Illini showed up with something less than their sharpest weapons, they managed to hammer the Hawks with size, muscle and blunt-force effort in an 87-40 runaway win.
An excellent defensive performance helped stake Illinois (4-1) to an early lead against the Hawks (2-6), allowing the opportunity for more floor time for its non-starters, including freshman Morez Johnson Jr., who had career highs of 10 points and 13 rebounds in just 13 minutes. Freshman forward Will Riley led the Illini with 19 points off the bench – all in the second half – and junior guard Kylan Boswell continued his recent upswing with 13 points, four rebounds and another sinister defensive performance.
Never gave up on the play.@morezjohnsonjr with the rebound and putback!
2H 3:37 | #Illini 84, Maryland-Eastern Shore 33 — Illinois Men’s Basketball (@IlliniMBB) November 23, 2024
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After falling to No. 8 Alabama on a middling shooting night, Illinois came out clanking in the first half against the Hawks, “hitting” an atrocious 4-for-21 3-pointers (19.0 percent) before the break. But the Illini’s suffocating defense turned that blemish into an inconsequential blip.
Illinois held Maryland Eastern Shore to 7-for-33 field-goal shooting (21.2 percent) in the first half – including 1-for-12 from 3-point range – and forced 10 turnovers. The Hawks seemed to not know what hit them – and, as Mike Tyson might have noted, certainly had no plan after getting punched in the face. The Illini seemingly cut off every avenue on their opponents, who finished the first half with no assists.
After halftime, Riley was ablaze, pulling up for feathery jumpers and slinking to and around the rim for all-angles buckets that came easily for an 18-year-old in just his fifth college game. The outsized Illini annihilated the Hawks on the boards, 59-38, and held them to 22.1 percent field-goal shooting for the game.
A little shake-n-bake from @willriley_7 😏
2H 9:04 | #Illini 68, Maryland-Eastern Shore 24 — Illinois Men’s Basketball (@IlliniMBB) November 23, 2024
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No. 11 Maryland women’s basketball will be back in action on Sunday to host Saint Francis.
The Terps have enjoyed a week off after a dominating win over Towson last Sunday, 98-63, and will look for their first 6-0 start since the 2021-22 season.
“It’s been a week of practices for us to improve and get better,” head coach Brenda Frese said. “Able to really work on some things defensively and fine tuning things on the offensive end to get ourselves ready for Saint Francis.”
Sunday’s matchup will tip-off at 1 p.m. from Xfinity Center and stream on Big Ten Plus.
Saint Francis Red Flash (1-5, 0-0 Northeast Conference)
2023-24 record: 5-25, 4-12 NEC
Head coach Keila Whittington is in her sixth season with the Red Flash and has only led her team to a winning record once. Saint Francis has an overall 46-102 record under Whittington.
Saint Francis earned its first win of the season on Wednesday night, when the Red Flash took down Robert Morris, 58-55, on the road. Saint Francis has suffered defeats to NJIT, Lafayette, Coppin State, Canisius and Loyola Maryland.
Players to watch
Yanessa Boyd, sophomore guard, 5-foot-9, No. 0 — Boyd is in her second season with the Red Flash and has solidified herself as a starter, leading the team in minutes. She also leads the team with 7.7 points per game. after finishing third last season with 7.1 points per game. Boyd is from Frederick, Maryland, and finished her high school career at Riverdale Baptist.
Ineivi Plata, freshman guard, 5-foot-3, No. 10 — Plata has started every game and is second on the team in minutes as freshman out of White Plains, New York. Plata is currently averaging 4.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.6 turnovers per game. She is 9-of-29 from the field and 2-of-16 from 3-point range this season. She scored a career-high nine points against Coppin State.
Natalie Johnson, junior guard, 5-foot-8, No. 5 — Johnson is in her first season with Saint Francis after transferring from Robert Morris, who Johnson had 10 points against on Wednesday. She has only started one game this season, but averages 7.5 points per game, the second most for Saint Francis. Johnson averages 19.8 minutes per game and is a solid piece off the bench for the Red Flash.
Strength
Rebounding. The Red Flash have outrebounded their opponents this season, 194-188. As a team, Saint Francis averages 32.3 rebounds per game, which ranks fifth in the NEC, and is led by Marina Artero and Plata, who both average 4.0 rebounds.
Weakness
Turnovers. Saint Francis turns the ball over 21.7 times per game, leading to a -7.8 turnover margin for the Red Flash. Opponents average 19.7 points off turnovers and the Red Flash’s assist-to-turnover ratio is 0.5.
Three things to watch
1. A differential against Coppin State. The Red Flash fell to Coppin State, 74-38, on Nov. 12, while Maryland previously took down Coppin State on Nov. 7, 70-47. That is a 59-point margin between Maryland’s and Saint Francis’ performances against Coppin State. While anything can happen, the Terps should have no issues beating Saint Francis.
2. An easy stretch. After the Terps defeated then-No. 11 Duke and Syracuse, they have entered a three-week stretch against lower-level competition until its first Big Ten game on Dec. 7 against Purdue. Their final nonconference game of the regular season will be in the midst of Maryland’s conference schedule against No. 4 Texas in the Coretta Scott King Classic. The Terps will need to be conscious of keeping their foot on the pedal over the next two weeks before their schedule gets tough.
3. Keeping pace. The Terps have three players averaging double-digit points in Kaylene Smikle, Shyanne Sellers and Christina Dalce, as well as two players who are averaging upward of seven rebounds per game in Dalce and Saylor Poffenbarger. Scoring and rebounding have been key parts of Maryland’s game thus far, and the Terps are in position to improve these averages Sunday.
“We just want to take where we’re at and continue to keep building and improving and getting better,” Frese said.
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