Bill > H3755

This bill establishes comprehensive privacy protections for driver-related data collection, focusing on automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems, toll collection technologies, and vehicle data. The legislation limits how government entities can collect, retain, and use data from these technologies, requiring that ALPR data be deleted after 14 days unless connected to a specific criminal investigation, and mandating that toll collection data be permanently erased within 120 days. Law enforcement agencies are prohibited from accessing this data without a valid search warrant, with a narrow emergency exception for imminent risks to individual safety. The bill explicitly prevents the selling, leasing, or purchasing of ALPR and vehicle data, and restricts tracking of activities protected by constitutional rights. Furthermore, the legislation provides legal recourse for individuals, allowing them to file civil actions for damages if their privacy rights are violated, with potential penalties including treble damages or exemplary damages ranging from $100 to $1,000 per violation. The Attorney General is empowered to enforce these privacy protections, and any data collected in violation of the law would be inadmissible in criminal, civil, or administrative proceedings.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3755