Pioneering Privacy Law Runs Into More Trouble In Maryland

The video discusses the stalled implementation of a pioneering online privacy law in Maryland, which was designed to limit police access to DNA data from ancestry websites. Despite bipartisan support, the law's rollout has been delayed due to missed deadlines and funding issues. Governor Larry Hogan's administration has been criticized for not prioritizing the law, citing it as an unfunded mandate. With Hogan leaving office, the responsibility may fall to the next governor. The situation in Maryland is significant as other states look to it as a model for similar legislation.

What was the primary goal of the pioneering online privacy law introduced in Maryland?

• To enhance public health measures

• To promote online education

• To limit police access to DNA data from ancestry research

• To increase funding for genetic research

What reason did the Maryland Department of Health give for missing the deadline to set up a licensing program?

• Lack of public interest

• Insufficient funding

• Technical difficulties

• Legal challenges

How did Governor Larry Hogan's office describe the privacy law?

• Well-planned and consulted

• A temporary solution

• A necessary public health measure

• An unfunded mandate

What is expected to happen with the privacy law after Governor Hogan leaves office?

• It will be abandoned

• A new governor may prioritize its implementation

• It will be implemented immediately

• It will be revised completely

Why does the stalled policy in Maryland have national implications?

• It changes national health guidelines

• Maryland's law was seen as a model for other states

• It affects international relations

• It impacts federal funding