Business Roundtable on the Future of Data Privacy in Maine

Last week, small business leaders representing retail, tourism, and other critical industries joined Representative Tiffany Roberts (D-South Berwick) to discuss the opportunity before the Maine legislature to pass strong data privacy legislation that both protects consumers and enables small businesses to thrive. 

Access to affordable digital tools allows Maine’s small businesses to attract and retain customers. Last week's conversation highlighted the importance of advancing regionally compatible data privacy legislation that balances consumer protection with small business competitiveness – specifically, LD 1224.  

Speakers included: 

• Rep. Tiffany Roberts, Maine State Legislature
• Rep. Rachel Henderson
• Patrick Woodcock, President and CEO, Maine Chamber of Commerce
• Nate Cloutier, Director of Government Affairs, Hospitality Maine 
• Roy Clark, Owner, Pinepoint Creative
• Brian Langley, Owner, Union River Lobster Pot
• Peter Guidi, Owner, Seagrass Inn
• Shelbi McCarthy, Marketing Director, Luke’s Lobster​

​Watch the conversation below!