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Maryland Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-2302

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(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.

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