Data Privacy Bill Worries Chamber Of Commerce, Small Business Owners

The Online Data Privacy Act of 2024, a proposed bill that would affect data collection and online privacy, has already passed the Senate and is being considered in the House of Delegates. The Maryland Chamber of Commerce and several small businesses testified against this legislation with their concerns. “We operate completely online. Digital ads are one of the primary ways we find new customers, grow our business, and compete with national brands, said T|W Tote owners Sherika and Shallon.