Maryland § 14-4706
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 14-4706, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-4706.
(a) (1) A consumer may designate an individual to serve as the consumer’s authorized agent and act on the consumer’s behalf to opt out of the processing of the consumer’s personal data for one or more of the purposes specified in § 14–4705(b)(7) of this subtitle.
(2) A consumer may designate an authorized agent by an Internet link or a browser setting, browser extension, global device setting, or other similar technology, indicating a consumer’s intent to opt out of the processing of the consumer’s personal data.
(b) A controller shall comply with an opt–out request received from an authorized agent if, using commercially reasonable efforts, the controller is able to authenticate:
(1) The identity of the consumer; and
(2) The authorized agent’s authority to act on the consumer’s behalf.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 14-4706
What does Maryland Code § 14-4706 cover?
Section 14-4706 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 14-4706?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 14-4706" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 14-4706 apply to my situation?
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