Maine — GenAI Tools and Acceptable Use Policy
Maine · GenAI Tools and Acceptable Use Policy
The Maine Office of Information Technology's generative AI policy (superseding the earlier GenAI moratorium) guides responsible use of GenAI on state IT infrastructure, requiring compliance with data classification standards, prohibiting confidential data inputs to public AI systems, and holding users accountable for AI outputs.
Technical detail
The Maine Office of Information Technology's generative AI policy (superseding the earlier GenAI moratorium) guides responsible use of GenAI on state IT infrastructure, requiring compliance with data classification standards, prohibiting confidential data inputs to public AI systems, and holding users accountable for AI outputs.
Who is protected: Residents interacting with state government AI systems; public-sector data subjects.
Who must comply: All Maine state government employees and personnel using generative AI tools in an official capacity on the state's IT infrastructure.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Maine |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2026-03-06 |
| Citation | GenAI Tools and Acceptable Use Policy |
| Topics | government use of AI · consumer data privacy · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Maine Office of Information Technology - Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools and Acceptable Use Policy ↗ |
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