Data Brokers - Registry and Gross Income Tax (Building Information Guardrails Data Act of 2025)

HB 1089 creates a new Privacy Protection and Enforcement Unit within Maryland's Attorney General's office to safeguard consumer data privacy and digital rights. It requires certain data brokers to register annually with the Comptroller and imposes a gross income tax on their earnings, with the tax revenue funding this new unit. The bill establishes a dedicated special fund for the unit's operations, separate from general state funds, to enforce privacy laws and address digital security risks. This legislation directly affects data brokers who collect and sell personal information, adding registration requirements and a new tax obligation.