Maryland § 14-4803

§ 14-4803.

    It is the intent of the General Assembly that:

        (1)    Children should be afforded protections not only by online products specifically directed at them, but by all online products they are reasonably likely to access;

        (2)    Covered entities that develop and provide online products that children are reasonably likely to access shall ensure the best interests of children when designing, developing, and providing those online products;

        (3)    All covered entities that operate in the State and process children’s data in any capacity shall do so in a manner consistent with the best interests of children;

        (4)    If a conflict arises between commercial interests and the best interests of children, covered entities that develop online products likely to be accessed by children shall prioritize the privacy, safety, and well–being of children;

        (5)    Nothing in this subtitle may be construed to require a covered entity to monitor or censor third–party content or otherwise impact the existing rights and freedoms of any person; and

        (6)    Nothing in this subtitle may be construed to discriminate against children on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation.