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Can I share personal information about my customers with third parties in Delaware? What are the requirements?
Sharing Personal Information of Customers with Third Parties in Delaware
In Delaware, personal information about a user cannot be disclosed by state agencies without the user’s consent [1.1]. For non-state agencies, the rules vary depending on the type of information being shared.
Requirements for Sharing Personal Information
To share personal information about your customers with third parties in Delaware, you must obtain the informed consent of the individual who is the subject of the information [2.1]. The consent must be voluntary and must be obtained in writing or through an electronic medium [4.1].
Additionally, the consent must be specific and must identify the information to be disclosed, the person or entity to whom the information will be disclosed, and the purpose of the disclosure [4.1].
It is important to note that the consent can be revoked at any time by the individual who is the subject of the information [4.1].
Exceptions
Nothing in this subchapter shall abridge public access to information available or permitted by any other provisions of the Delaware Code [1.2].
Conclusion
In Delaware, personal information about a user cannot be disclosed by state agencies without the user’s consent. For non-state agencies, to share personal information about your customers with third parties in Delaware, you must obtain the informed consent of the individual who is the subject of the information. The consent must be voluntary, specific, and can be revoked at any time. There are no exceptions to this rule.
Source(s):
- [1.1] Prohibition on disclosure of personal information.
- [2.1] Consumer information statement; confidentiality.
- [4.1] Privacy of information regarding book service users.
- [1.2] Consistency with other code provisions.
Jurisdiction
Delaware