Devin Chwastyk

The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) introduces some of the most comprehensive state-level privacy requirements in the country. Effective October 1, 2025, with enforcement beginning in April 2026, MODPA significantly...more In Part 4 of our series on the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA), we turn to third-party vendors. MODPA sets strict requirements for data processing agreements and oversight of vendors who handle personal data on...more In the final part of our series on the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA), we look ahead to enforcement and beyond. With MODPA taking effect on Oct. 1, 2025, and enforcement beginning April 1, 2026, businesses must not...more As part of our continuing series on the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA), this installment focuses on risk assessments. MODPA requires businesses to perform data protection assessments when certain processing...more