Technology (Data Privacy)

died · Maine · House Apr 29, 2026

LD 2121: An Act To Enhance The Safety Of Judicial And Elected Officials, Constitutional Officers And The State Auditor By Allowing Certain Personal Information To Be Removed From Designated Public Records

This bill creates a new Office of Information Privacy within the Department of the Secretary of State to protect the home addresses of judges, elected officials, and other public servants from public records. It allows authorized individuals, such as federal marshals or family members, to request that these officials' home addresses be removed from designated public documents and online resources. The law establishes a secure online system for submitting and managing these redaction requests while defining who qualifies as a covered person and who can act on their behalf. This change aims to enhance personal safety by limiting public access to sensitive location information for government officials and their immediate families.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens data privacy protections by creating an office to safeguard personal information of public officials, aligning with privacy and digital rights indicators.85% confidence

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signed · Maine · House Jun 10, 2025

LD 1945: An Act To Clarify Data Collection Processes In Health Care Facilities

This bill requires Maine healthcare facilities (excluding pharmacies) to collect sexual orientation and gender identity data from patients aged 18 or older during routine demographic intake or when other demographic information is gathered, unless the patient declines. The data becomes part of the patient's electronic health record and must follow federal standards established by the Health Resources and Services Administration in 2016. Facilities must maintain confidentiality for this data under existing health information privacy laws. The bill clarifies that healthcare facilities must collect this specific data only when demographic information is otherwise collected, removing prior ambiguous language. It takes effect October 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires SOGI data collection in health records to improve patient-centered care, align with federal standards, and address health disparities, protecting patient rights and enhancing service inclusivity.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires healthcare data collection with confidentiality and federal privacy standards, aligning with data privacy protections in technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

signed · Maine · House May 16, 2025

LD 404: An Act Regarding The Confidentiality Of Certain Lottery Winner Identities

LD 404 protects the privacy of Maine lottery winners who claim prizes of $500,000 or more by keeping their identities confidential unless they provide written authorization to the lottery bureau. The lottery bureau may share a winner's name with other state agencies only for specific legal purposes under Maine law, and those agencies cannot share the name further. This confidentiality means the winner's identity is not treated as a public record under state law. The bill directly affects high-award lottery winners and sets clear limits on how their personal information can be disclosed.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects lottery winners' personal data from public disclosure, aligning with data privacy principles under technology policy.90% confidence

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failed · Maine · House Jun 2, 2025

LD 919: An Act To Require Parental Permission For Certain Surveys And Questionnaires Administered To Minors In Schools

Maine's LD 919 requires public schools, public charter schools, and approved private schools to obtain written parental permission before administering any survey or questionnaire that asks for or identifies a minor student's full name. The bill directly affects schools by restricting how they collect student data and parents by requiring their explicit consent for these specific surveys. Key provisions mandate that schools cannot use such surveys without prior written permission from a parent, covering all student surveys that request full names. This policy change focuses on protecting student privacy for a specific type of data collection in educational settings.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires parental consent for school surveys collecting minors' full name, directly protecting student data privacy per topic description.95% confidence

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failed · Maine · House Jun 17, 2025

LD 1224: An Act To Comprehensively Protect Consumer Privacy

LD 1224 establishes Maine's Consumer Privacy Act, setting new rules for how businesses handle personal data of Maine residents. It requires businesses to obtain clear, affirmative consent before collecting personal data, prohibits deceptive "dark patterns" on websites, and gives consumers the right to access, correct, or delete their data. The law specifically protects children under 13 and restricts the use of biometric data (like fingerprints or facial scans), while exempting health data covered under federal law. It applies to businesses operating in Maine that process data of Maine residents, excluding data handled in employment or commercial contexts.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires business consent for data collection, prohibits dark patterns, restricts biometric data use, and strengthens consumer data rights under privacy protections.95% confidence

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failed · Maine · House Jun 25, 2025

LD 1088: An Act To Enact The Maine Consumer Data Privacy Act

LD 1088, the Maine Consumer Data Privacy Act, requires businesses to obtain clear, explicit consent from Maine residents before collecting or processing their personal data. The law prohibits deceptive practices (called "dark patterns") that trick people into agreeing to data collection and provides special protections for sensitive data like biometric information and health records. It also sets standards for when data can be considered de-identified (meaning it cannot be linked to an individual) and applies to businesses that handle the personal data of Maine residents. This law directly affects businesses operating in Maine and residents whose data they collect.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires explicit consent for data collection, bans deceptive 'dark patterns,' and protects sensitive data - directly advancing consumer privacy in technology95% confidence

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failed · Maine · House Apr 13, 2026

LD 1822: An Act To Enact The Maine Online Data Privacy Act

LD 1822, the Maine Online Data Privacy Act, gives Maine residents control over their personal data collected by businesses. It requires businesses to obtain clear, specific consent before collecting personal data (prohibiting "dark patterns" like deceptive pop-ups), allows residents to access, correct, or delete their data, and bans processing of sensitive health data - including gender-affirming and reproductive health information - without explicit consent. The law directly affects Maine residents and businesses operating in the state that handle their personal data, including those collecting biometric information. Key provisions include strict definitions of terms like "consumer" (only residents, not employees acting in work roles) and "biometric data," ensuring businesses cannot use de-identified data to re-identify individuals.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEnacts strict data privacy rules requiring consent, banning deceptive practices, and protecting sensitive health data - directly strengthens consumer privacy protections in tech.95% confidence

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failed · Maine · Senate Apr 14, 2026

LD 595: An Act To Update Privacy Protections For Maine Consumers

This bill (LD 595) is a concept draft proposing updates to Maine's consumer privacy laws in response to recent developments in federal and state privacy regulations. The provided context states it aims to "further update certain consumer privacy laws" but does not specify the exact provisions, mechanisms, or affected groups. As a concept draft under Joint Rule 208, it has not yet detailed concrete policy changes. The bill text contains no substantive language beyond its title and status as a draft.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly aims to strengthen Maine's consumer privacy laws through updates, directly aligning with data privacy and digital rights protections in technology policy.85% confidence

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failed · Maine · House Jun 17, 2025

LD 1873: An Act To Require Age Verification For Online Obscene Matter

This bill requires websites and apps that knowingly distribute obscene online content to verify users are 18 or older using reasonable methods, such as government ID or transactional data. Businesses must not retain any personal information after age verification is complete. It excludes bona fide news broadcasts, public interest content, and services like internet providers, search engines, or cloud hosts that don’t create the content. Violating the bill makes businesses liable for damages - including court costs and attorney fees - if a minor accesses the material, and the Attorney General can enforce it as an unfair practice.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates no retention of personal data after age verification, directly protecting user privacy in content access as required by the bill's summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Online Safety

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