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Can I use third-party cloud storage services that collect personal information in Maryland? What are the requirements?

Based on the context documents provided, there are no specific requirements or regulations in Maryland that prohibit the use of third-party cloud storage services that collect personal information. However, Maryland has laws and regulations that govern the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.

If you are a business or organization that collects personal information from Maryland residents, you must comply with the Maryland Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) [3.1]. PIPA requires businesses to implement reasonable security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Additionally, businesses must provide notice to individuals if their personal information is compromised in a data breach [3.1].

Furthermore, if you are a business or organization that collects personal information from Maryland residents, you must comply with the Maryland Financial Privacy Act (MFPA) [1.1]. The MFPA requires financial institutions to provide notice to customers about their privacy policies and practices, and to give customers the opportunity to opt-out of certain disclosures of their personal information. However, there are exceptions to the notice and opt-out requirements, such as when the disclosure is made with the consent or at the direction of the consumer, or to comply with federal, state, or local laws [1.1].

Private providers that collect personal information for non-criminal justice purposes must comply with the Maryland Central Repository’s requirements for fingerprinting services and demographic data collection [2.2][2.4]. Additionally, private providers must have a location plan that meets the Central Repository’s requirements, including a method of securing and maintaining records that meets Central Repository requirements [2.1].

In summary, while there are no specific requirements or regulations in Maryland that prohibit the use of third-party cloud storage services that collect personal information, businesses and organizations must comply with Maryland’s data protection laws and regulations, such as PIPA and MFPA. Private providers must also comply with the Central Repository’s requirements for fingerprinting services and demographic data collection. It is important to implement reasonable security measures to protect personal information and to provide notice to individuals if their personal information is compromised in a data breach.

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