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Delaware

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Del. Code tit. 6 §12B-101 et seq.

Individual deadline
60 days
Trigger standard
Risk of harm
AG / regulator
Required
Notice to individuals60 calendar days from discovery
Risk-of-harm standardnotice unless investigation reveals misuse of information is unlikely
Encryption safe harborYes, encrypted data (key not compromised) generally exempt.
Regulator noticeDelaware Attorney General, required above 500 residents; not later than the time notice is provided to residents
Written notice (mail/email) to AG
Credit reporting agenciesNo CRA-notice requirement.
Credit monitoringOne year of credit monitoring required when SSN exposed
Substitute noticeTypically available above $250,000 cost / 500,000 affected (verify).
Private right of actionNo, enforcement by the state.
Notable PI definitionsIncludes biometric, credentials, medical, health insurance, passport, tax id.

Rule last verified July 10, 2026 · confidence med. This is a reference summary, not legal advice; verify against the current statute. How we compile this →

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