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= top priority bill
2023 TESTIMONY
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Official Bill Title: An Act to Protect Personal Health Data
Summary: This bill establishes consumer rights with regard to consumer health data and defines obligations of regulated entities that collect, use and share consumer health data. The bill prohibits selling consumer health data and implementing a geofence around certain health care entities. The bill provides a private right of action for a consumer against a regulated entity for a violation of the provisions as well as civil penalties and enforcement by the Attorney General. The bill also makes violations enforceable under the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act. The bill's requirements do not apply to government agencies and healthcare information subject to federal and state law related to confidentiality of healthcare information.
Our position: Support
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Public hearing in Committee
Work session in Committee
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Official Bill Title: An Act to Create the Data Privacy and Protection Act
Summary: This bill enacts the Data Privacy and Protection Act, which: 1. Governs the collection, processing and transfer of certain personal data, including imposing requirements for consent to use the data, the use of personal data in targeted advertising and the use of the personal data of minors; 2. Requires policies, practices and procedures for data privacy; and 3. Prohibits retaliation for the exercise of a right relating to personal data and prohibits discriminatory practices in the collection, processing or transfer of personal data.
Our position: Support