Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (DPDPA) Awareness Course

Coming Soon: March 2026 Delivery: 100% online Duration: 35-40 minutes Certificate on Completion

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Delaware is America's corporate capital - over half of all US publicly traded companies and 60% of Fortune 500 companies are incorporated there. The Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act brings comprehensive privacy requirements to businesses operating in or targeting the First State, with unique features like nonprofit coverage and a third-party disclosure right.

This course provides practical guidance on the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act. We cover who must comply (including the coverage of nonprofits), the rights Delaware residents have over their data including the unique third-party disclosure right, sensitive data requirements, and enforcement mechanisms.

The DPDPA became effective on January 1, 2025, with phased implementation of certain requirements through 2026. It has higher penalties than most state laws ($10,000 per violation) and provides a 60-day cure period expiring in December 2025. No technical background required - just focused, practical training your team can apply immediately.

Why learn about the DPDPA?

Comply with privacy requirements in America's corporate capital
Understand the unique third-party disclosure right Delaware provides
Know whether your nonprofit must comply with DPDPA
Avoid penalties of up to $10,000 per violation
Prepare for the phased implementation through 2026

Course features

Delaware-specific

Focused entirely on the DPDPA with Delaware-specific requirements, including nonprofit coverage and the third-party disclosure right.

Practical scenarios

Real-world examples showing how the DPDPA applies in everyday business situations for both businesses and nonprofits.

Current guidance

Covers the law as effective January 2025 with the phased implementation timeline and latest compliance guidance.

Official sources

Built from the Delaware Code and Attorney General guidance, with references to official documentation.

Learning with us

Course information

Learning outcomes

Understand when and how the DPDPA applies to your organisation
Know whether your nonprofit must comply with Delaware's privacy law
Handle the unique third-party disclosure right correctly
Process consumer data requests within required timeframes
Understand enforcement, the cure period, and potential penalties

Training recommendations

All employees who handle customer data should complete this training.
Annual refresher training is recommended to stay current with amendments and enforcement trends.
Teams handling sensitive data or consumer requests may benefit from additional role-specific training.

This course is recommended for

Employees who handle customer or member data at organisations that conduct business in Delaware or target Delaware residents. This includes marketing, sales, customer service, HR, IT, and compliance teams at both businesses and nonprofit organisations that meet the applicability thresholds.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course. No legal or technical background is required.

What do I need for this course?

This course is 100% online and delivered through our online learning platform. Organisations can also access this content via their own LMS on request (SCORM format available).

Course content

Section 1: Understanding Delaware's Privacy Landscape

In this section we introduce the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act and explain why it matters for your organisation. We cover what makes Delaware's law unique, including its nonprofit coverage and phased implementation.

Lessons

Introduction to the DPDPA
Why Delaware matters: corporate capital of America
Effective date: January 1, 2025
Phased implementation through 2026
Key definitions you need to know

Section 2: Who Must Comply

Delaware's law covers both businesses and most nonprofits. This section covers the applicability thresholds and the unique treatment of nonprofit organisations.

Lessons

The 35,000 consumer threshold
The 10,000 consumer + revenue threshold
Nonprofit coverage under DPDPA
Small business considerations
Entities exempt from the DPDPA

Section 3: Consumer Rights Under DPDPA

Delaware residents have comprehensive rights over their personal data, including a unique third-party disclosure right. We cover what those rights are and how to handle requests.

Lessons

The right to know and access
The right to correct inaccuracies
The right to delete personal data
The right to data portability
The unique third-party disclosure right
The right to opt out of sales, profiling, and targeted advertising
Handling consumer requests within 45 days

Section 4: Sensitive Data and Consent

The DPDPA requires opt-in consent before processing sensitive data. We explain what counts as sensitive data in Delaware and how to implement proper consent mechanisms.

Lessons

What is sensitive data under DPDPA?
The opt-in consent requirement
Children's data and parental consent
Biometric and precise geolocation data
Practical consent workflows

Section 5: Operational Compliance Requirements

This section covers the practical obligations organisations must meet, including privacy notices, data protection assessments, and contracts with processors.

Lessons

Privacy notice requirements
Data protection assessments
Data minimisation and purpose limitation
Security obligations
Processor and contractor requirements

Section 6: Enforcement and Penalties

Understand how the DPDPA is enforced, the cure period, and what penalties look like. Delaware has higher fines than many other states.

Lessons

Attorney General enforcement authority
The 60-day cure period (expires December 2025)
Penalties up to $10,000 per violation
No private right of action
Responding to investigations

Section 7: Assessment

Test your knowledge with scenario-based questions covering all the key DPDPA concepts from the course.

Lessons

Knowledge check (10 questions)

How it works

Step 1

Get notified

Sign up to be notified when this course launches. You'll be among the first to know and can start training your team immediately.

Step 2

Start learning

Each team member will have access to the learning materials and assessment. On completion of the course, team members will be issued with a certificate.

Step 3

Stay compliant

As the DPDPA evolves, we'll update the course. Trainees can review updated materials to stay current with enforcement trends and amendments.

What's included

Training

Distraction-free online learning platform
Scenario-based end of course assessment

Updates

Access to all course material updates and enhancements for the length of your access period

Certification

Certificate on completion

Course FAQs

Will I get a certificate?

Yes, on completion of the course you will be issued with a digital certificate. It will be issued by our team shortly after completion of the course including the end of course assessment. You can add this to your LinkedIn profile.

Who should take this course?

This course is designed for employees who handle customer data at organisations that may be subject to Delaware's privacy law. This includes marketing, sales, customer service, HR, and IT teams at businesses and nonprofits doing business in Delaware or handling data of Delaware residents.

How is DPDPA different from other state privacy laws?

Delaware has several unique features: it covers most nonprofit organisations, includes a unique right for consumers to know which third parties received their data, has higher penalties ($10,000 per violation), and uses lower thresholds (35,000 consumers). Delaware is also America's corporate capital, where most US companies are incorporated.

Does DPDPA apply to my organisation?

DPDPA applies to organisations that conduct business in Delaware or target Delaware residents, AND either: (a) control or process personal data of 35,000+ Delaware consumers, or (b) control or process data of 10,000+ Delaware consumers and derive more than 20% of gross revenue from selling personal data. Most nonprofits are also covered.

What are the penalties for non-compliance?

The Delaware Attorney General can impose civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation - higher than most other state laws. There is a 60-day cure period until December 2025, after which the Attorney General can take direct enforcement action. There is no private right of action.

Is there a money back guarantee?

Yes, we offer a 14-day 100% money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with the course for any reason, simply contact us within 14 days of purchase for a full refund.

How long does the course take?

The course typically takes 35-40 minutes to complete. You can pause and resume at any time, and your progress is automatically saved.