Maryland § 3-2302

§ 3-2302.

    (a)    A protected individual, or the Office of Information Privacy on behalf of a protected individual, may request that a governmental entity:

        (1)    Not publish the protected individual’s personal information; or

        (2)    Remove the protected individual’s personal information from any existing publication.

    (b)    A request made under this section shall:

        (1)    Be in writing;

        (2)    Be sent by certified mail or by e–mail;

        (3)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, provide sufficient information to confirm that the requester is a protected individual; and

        (4)    Adequately identify the document, posting, or other publication containing the personal information.

    (c)    A request made by the Office of Information Privacy certifies that a requester is a protected individual and no further information may be required to confirm that the requester is a protected individual.

    (d)    On receipt of a request under subsection (b) of this section, a governmental entity shall promptly acknowledge receipt of the request in writing by certified mail or by e–mail and:

        (1)    Take steps reasonably necessary to ensure that the personal information is not published; or

        (2)    If the personal information is already published, provide for the removal of the personal information within 72 hours after receipt of the request.

    (e)    A protected individual or the Office of Information Privacy may bring an action for a violation of this section against a governmental entity for:

        (1)    Declaratory relief;

        (2)    Injunctive relief; or

        (3)    Reasonable attorney’s fees.