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Maryland becomes first state to ban surveillance pricing in grocery stores

Maryland has become the first U.S. state to ban surveillance pricing in grocery stores and third-party delivery services, a practice where dynamic prices are set based on personal consumer data like location, search history, and demographics. Critics, including consumer advocacy groups, argue the law contains significant industry carveouts, weak enforcement provisions, and lacks a private right of action, undermining its effectiveness as a consumer protection measure.