Bill > SB32

This bill creates a new legal framework in Delaware to protect the personal privacy of correctional officers, probation officers, and their families by establishing a comprehensive process for keeping their personal information confidential. The legislation allows these officers to submit a written request to government agencies and other persons to prevent the public posting or display of their personal information, which is broadly defined to include home addresses, telephone numbers, social security numbers, email addresses, and information about their children. Upon receiving such a request, government agencies and other entities must remove the specified personal information from publicly available content within 72 hours and are prohibited from sharing or displaying it without the officer's consent. The bill provides significant legal protections, including the ability for affected officers to seek injunctive relief, damages up to three times actual damages (with a minimum of $10,000), and potential criminal penalties for violations. The written request for privacy is valid for two years and can be renewed, with special provisions for officers who retire or leave the Department of Correction in good standing. The Department of Correction is tasked with developing procedures for submitting these requests and will even enroll officers in an online privacy vendor service to help protect their information. The act will take effect 180 days after its enactment to allow for proper implementation of the new privacy protections.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141749