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An Act to Amend Title 29 of the Delaware Code Relating to the Department of Technology and Information.

It became law on Aug 10, 2018.

DE HB 429 · House Bill · 149

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Became law
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Sponsors
+7
Latest action
Aug 10, 2018

What it does

Cybersecurity attacks, including data breaches, corporate theft, and sabotage perpetrated by state and non-state actors throughout the world present unique threats to Delaware residents, governments, businesses, and critical infrastructure. Statewide coordination is required to effectively ensure cybersecurity protection. Cyber-attacks have increased significantly, providing evidence that information security must be strengthened to guard against threats. The State must leverage every partnership and mechanism available to combat the growing number of cyber-attacks and breaches. Trends show attacks growing by 64% annually. 84% of organizations have experienced cyber-attacks in the last 12…

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Aug 10, 2018

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Where it goes next

It is law in Delaware. What happens now is up to the agency that carries it out, the courts, and the place itself.

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AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION. | 52