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Maryland becomes first state to ban surveillance pricing in grocery stores

🚨 Maryland Leads the Way: Bans Surveillance Pricing in Grocery Stores



Maryland has become the first state to outlaw surveillance pricing in grocery stores, a practice where retailers use data collected on customers to charge varying prices based on their shopping habits and demographics. This move protects consumers from unfair pricing practices.

8:05 pm, April 29, 2026

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🚨 Maryland Leads the Way: Bans Surveillance Pricing in Grocery Stores



Maryland has become the first state to outlaw surveillance pricing in grocery stores, a practice where retailers use data collected on customers to charge varying prices based on their shopping habits and demographics. This move protects consumers from unfair pricing practices.
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