Delaware HB145 prohibits reverse-keyword searches and court orders, requiring deletion of any obtained information.

Delaware HB145 amends Title 11 of the Delaware Code to prohibit reverse-keyword searches and court orders. Government entities cannot seek, secure, obtain, borrow, purchase, or review any information or data from such searches or orders. If a database query results in more than 5 search hits, the entity must only provide the number of hits without further information. Any data or information acquired in violation of this section must be deleted and destroyed. A person whose information was obtained in violation must be notified and informed of their legal recourse.

Delaware HB145 prohibits reverse-keyword searches and court orders, requiring deletion of any obtained information.

Delaware HB145 amends Title 11 of the Delaware Code to prohibit reverse-keyword searches and court orders. Government entities cannot seek, secure, obtain, borrow, purchase, or review any information or data from such searches or orders. If a database query results in more than 5 search hits, the entity must only provide the number of hits without further information. Any data or information acquired in violation of this section must be deleted and destroyed. A person whose information was obtained in violation must be notified and informed of their legal recourse.