Safe Destruction of Records Containing Personal Identifying Information

DE Records Destruction Law
active

Requires businesses that permanently dispose of consumer records containing a name plus sensitive identifiers (SSN, ID, account, card, insurance, tax, payroll, or health information) to shred, erase, or otherwise make the information unreadable. Consumers harmed by reckless or intentional violations can sue for actual damages.

Jurisdiction

Delaware

Jurisdiction Type

state

Country

United States

Effective Date

1/1/2015

Enforcing Authority

Private enforcement by affected consumers (5003C)

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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