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Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
5 key steps to defend your digital privacy under Delaware's new law
Delaware residents now have unprecedented control over their personal data thanks to the state's new Personal Data Privacy Act, which took effect this January. The groundbreaking legislation, passed in 2023, requires businesses to obtain explicit consent before collecting or sharing personal information, including names, addresses, phone numbers, emails and precise location data. Attorney General Kathy Jennings characterized the law as an effective tool to manage the collection, use and sharing of personal information. Under the new law, consumers can request businesses delete their personal data, opt out of targeted advertising and prevent the sale of their information to third parties. Parents can also exercise these rights on behalf of their children. ILLEGAL OPERATIONS: Human trafficking is happening in plain sight. How Delaware is combating the trade The Department of Justice's Fraud & Consumer Protection Division will oversee enforcement of the regulations. The department has established a dedicated privacy team to handle consumer complaints and concerns. To help residents protect their privacy, the Attorney General's Office recommends several key steps: Review and adjust privacy settings on mobile devices Set social media accounts to private Request data deletion from data brokers Opt-out of targeted advertising on major platforms Decline unnecessary data tracking requests from businesses Residents can learn more about their new privacy rights at Those with concerns about business data practices or unresolved complaints can email the Department of Justice's privacy team at privacy@ You can contact Anitra Johnson at ajohnson@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: 5 key steps to protect online data under Delaware's new law
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Businesses face new rules under Delaware's new privacy laws. Here's how it protects your data
Delaware residents gained stronger privacy protections this month as the state's Personal Data Privacy Act took effect. The groundbreaking law gives residents more control over how businesses handle their personal information, positioning Delaware as a regional leader in data privacy and consumer rights. It also requires companies to provide simple and accessible privacy notices to help consumers understand how their data is collected, used and protected. Passed in 2023, the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act requires businesses to obtain explicit consent before collecting or sharing personal information. Data including names, addresses, phone numbers, emails and precise location data are covered under the law. The state's Department of Justice, through its Fraud & Consumer Protection Division, will oversee the enforcement of the new regulations. Attorney General Kathy Jennings stated that the law gives her office essential tools to protect consumers' data privacy and security. The new privacy law gives Delaware residents several rights: Opt-in for sensitive data: Businesses must obtain explicit consent before using or sharing sensitive personal information, including race, religion and health conditions. Opt-out of data sales and targeted advertising: Consumers can decline the sale of their data, automated decision-making, and personalized ads. Access, correction and deletion rights: Residents can request access to their data, correct inaccuracies, or delete their information. Anti-discrimination protection: Businesses cannot unlawfully use personal data to discriminate against consumers. DIGITAL ACCESS UPGRADE: Delaware secures $17.4M to connect entire state to high-speed internet The law provides even stricter safeguards for children's privacy: For children under 13, businesses must secure parental consent before collecting any personal data. For teens ages 13 through 17, companies must obtain direct consent before selling their information or using it for targeted advertising. Delaware residents who want to learn more about the state's new privacy rights or file complaints about potential violations can visit You can contact Anitra Johnson at ajohnson@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Delaware's Personal Data Privacy Act addresses data collection
