Gov. Carney Signs Del. Privacy Law

Delaware Gov. John Carney (D) signed a sweeping privacy law (HB-154), his spokesperson said Tuesday. The bill takes effect Jan. 1, 2025. While it could be stronger, Delaware’s privacy law is better for consumers than some other states’ recent laws, said Consumer Reports. The group praised the bill for requiring companies to honor global opt-out requests from browsers; expanding children’s privacy protection to children under 18, up from 16; and broadly defining sensitive and biometric information. About a dozen states now have comprehensive privacy laws.