§ 3–2302
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 3-2302 (2026)
Title 3. Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action
Subtitle 23. Protected Individuals -- Protected Information
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(a)
A protected individual, or the Office of Information Privacy on behalf of a protected individual, may request that a governmental entity:
(1)
Not publish the protected individual’s personal information; or
(2)
Remove the protected individual’s personal information from any existing publication.
(b)
A request made under this section shall:
(1)
Be in writing;
(2)
Be sent by certified mail or by e–mail;
(3)
Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, provide sufficient information to confirm that the requester is a protected individual; and
(4)
Adequately identify the document, posting, or other publication containing the personal information.
(c)
A request made by the Office of Information Privacy certifies that a requester is a protected individual and no further information may be required to confirm that the requester is a protected individual.
(d)
On receipt of a request under subsection (b) of this section, a governmental entity shall promptly acknowledge receipt of the request in writing by certified mail or by e–mail and:
(1)
Take steps reasonably necessary to ensure that the personal information is not published; or
(2)
If the personal information is already published, provide for the removal of the personal information within 72 hours after receipt of the request.
(e)
A protected individual or the Office of Information Privacy may bring an action for a violation of this section against a governmental entity for:
(1)
Declaratory relief;
(2)
Injunctive relief; or
(3)
Reasonable attorney’s fees.