Captain Compliance helps law firms and businesses protect against Maryland’s new privacy law 

Captain Compliance works with hundreds of law firms to protect businesses against the new Maryland privacy law. Your Trusted Guide to Total Privacy Compliance started October 1, the day the new Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) officially took effect, ushering in one of the strictest consumer data privacy frameworks in the United States. This sweeping law establishes rigorous requirements for all businesses marketing to Maryland residents, applying even to small and midsize organizations with as few as 35,000 unique Maryland consumers in their database.

With the introduction of MODPA, Maryland businesses face a host of new obligations—ranging from data minimization and expanded consumer rights, to comprehensive privacy notices and heightened security mandates. MODPA differs from other state laws by enforcing low applicability thresholds and strict limits on the use of sensitive personal data, especially related to health, biometrics, and geolocation. Penalties can reach up to $10,000 per violation, and $25,000 for repeat offenders.

Captain Compliance, a leading privacy technology and AI governance company founded by Owings Mills native Richart Ruddie, is dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes confidently comply with Maryland’s challenging new standards. Our solutions are designed to simplify each step of the compliance journey:

• Custom Privacy Policy and Notice Generation tailored to MODPA’s disclosure requirements

• Dynamic Cookie and Consent Management adapted for Maryland’s jurisdiction

• End-to-End Data Mapping and Record of Processing Activities (RoPA) support

• Automated Risk Assessments for high-risk processing and sensitive data

• Vendor Due Diligence and legally sound Data Processing Agreements

• Practical Consumer Rights Workflows so clients can honor Marylanders’ requests to access, correct, delete, or opt out of data sales

• Incident Response and Data Breach Management protocols consistent with Maryland’s requirements

Teaming with Legal Experts for Peace of Mind

Captain Compliance works hand-in-hand with top privacy attorneys and law firms across Maryland and the nation. Our approach combines technical automation and deep legal expertise:

• We connect businesses directly with specialized data privacy lawyers for guidance, contract drafting, and regulatory interpretation

• AI Governance and compliance solutions are reviewed and tailored with legal input to withstand scrutiny from regulators and courts

• Proactive legal updates keep clients ahead of enforcement risks as Maryland’s Attorney General begins oversight in April 2026

• Expert Witnesses for data privacy litigation cases

By bridging technology, regulatory knowledge, and legal precision, Captain Compliance empowers organizations to achieve—and maintain—MODPA compliance with confidence, even as privacy laws evolve.

Book a demo with a Captain Compliance privacy superhero today at CaptainCompliance.com and protect your business—and your clients—from costly penalties.