§ 3–2303
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 3-2303 (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 person who has published the protected individual’s personal information remove the protected individual’s personal information from 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)
The person to whom the request is made shall:
(1)
Provide for the removal of the personal information within 72 hours after receipt of the request; and
(2)
Notify the protected individual or the Office of Information Privacy by certified mail or by e–mail of the removal.
(e)
(1)
A protected individual or the Office of Information Privacy may bring an action for a violation of this section against a person for:
(i)
Declaratory relief;
(ii)
Injunctive relief;
(iii)
Damages incurred as the result of a violation of this section; or
(iv)
Reasonable attorney’s fees.
(2)
In addition to the relief provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection, if a court finds that a person willfully refused to provide for the removal of personal information knowing that the individual on behalf of whom the request was made was a protected individual, the court may award punitive damages.