# 18 Del. C. § 8602: § Â 8602. Purpose and intent

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## Section

- **Citation:** 18 Del. C. § 8602
- **Heading:** § Â 8602. Purpose and intent
- **Jurisdiction:** Delaware
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Delaware Code / Title 18 / Chapter 86 / Section 8602

## Text

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, this chapter establishes the exclusive state standards for data security and the investigation of, and notification to, the Commissioner and consumers when a cybersecurity event involving a licensee under this title occurs.

(b) This chapter may not be construed to create or imply a private cause of action for violation of its provisions, nor may it be construed to curtail a private cause of action which would otherwise exist in the absence of this chapter.

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- [18 Del. C. § 8603 § Â
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