Maryland becomes first state to ban surveillance pricing in grocery stores
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- Maryland bans surveillance pricing in grocery stores, the first US state to do so.
- The law prevents using personal data to set higher prices, but includes exemptions for loyalty programs and promotional offers.
- Critics argue the law has loopholes and lacks strong enforcement, as only the state's attorney general can enforce it.
- Other states and the FTC are exploring regulations, but federal action is currently limited.
- Consumer advocates warn that the law could become a flawed model for other states without stronger protections.