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Maryland to become first state to ban ‘dynamic pricing’ in grocery stores
The measure would bar retailers from using personal data to set different prices for individual shoppers, while still allowing sales and loyalty discounts.
- On Monday, Democratic Governor Wes Moore confirmed he will sign the Protection From Predatory Pricing Act, making Maryland the first state to ban "surveillance pricing" in grocery stores.
- Retailers use personal shopper data, such as location or purchase history, to set individualized prices; Moore aims to shield Marylanders "from invasive data practices and unpredictable price spikes."
- Taking effect Oct. 1, the law prohibits dynamic pricing based on personal data, with violators facing fines up to $10,000, though traditional sales and loyalty discounts remain permissible.
- Consumer Reports warned "this bill has loopholes that will limit its real-world impact," while the Maryland Retailers Alliance called the legislation a "workable framework.
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Maryland Is First State to Ban Grocery 'Surveillance Pricing'
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Maryland To Ban "Dynamic Pricing" By Grocery Stores - Joe.My.God.
Baltimore’s ABC affiliate reports: Governor Wes Moore said that he is excited to sign a new bill that would ban “dynamic pricing” in grocery stores. The practice allows prices to change based on demand or even customer data. The bill targets a system that retailers use technology to adjust prices throughout the day or show …
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