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Delaware Department of Justice
Attorney General
Kathy Jennings

Fraud & Consumer Protection Division



Parents and Kids


Does the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act protect the personal data of children and teens?

Yes. In addition to all the protections afforded to adults, Delaware law also provides additional protections for children and teens under 18.

If a child’s personal data is being processed by a controller, the child’s parent or legal guardian may exercise rights on the child’s behalf. Controllers must follow all regulations concerning children’s online privacy established pursuant to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”), including parental consent requirements.

In addition, the DPDP Act requires controllers to obtain opt-in consent before selling a consumer’s personal data, or processing personal data for the purposes of targeted advertising, when the consumer is under 18 years old.

Check back here soon for more information on protecting kids’ personal data.

 




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