In a significant development in United States privacy legislation, Delaware Governor John Carney has enacted House Bill No. 154, named the “Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act,” according to a recent post by White & Case LLP on JD Supra. This comprehensive consumer data privacy law will become effective from January 1, 2025.
Joining the ranks of California, Utah, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Iowa, Indiana, Tennessee, Montana, Florida, Texas, and Oregon, Delaware now becomes the latest state to adopt its own consumer privacy laws. These statutes, collectively known as the “US State Data Privacy Laws,” are part of a broader trend towards enhanced data protection and privacy rights across the nation.
While the full text of House Bill No. 154 isn’t publicly accessible, the passing of this law underlines Delaware’s commitment to safeguarding individual privacy in an increasingly digital age. It’s a development that professionals in both law firms and corporations across the globe should keenly watch. Not only is this movement indicative of a growing prioritization of privacy rights, but it’s also set to influence international data protection norms and corporate data handling practices.