Technology (Data Privacy)

LD 1284 repeals Maine's existing law (35-A MRSA c. 94) that required broadband internet providers to protect customer personal information and prohibited them from using, selling, or sharing that data without the customer's express, affirmative consent. This bill directly affects broadband providers and their customers by removing these privacy safeguards. The key provision eliminates the requirement for providers to obtain explicit customer permission before handling personal data. As a result, broadband companies would no longer be legally bound to seek customer consent for using or sharing their personal information.