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State StatuteDelaware: Del. Code 16 1201 et seq.

Delaware

Status: Statute
Database: NHGRI archive
Source database updated: February 8, 2024
Snapshot retrieved: September 1, 2026

Summary

Informed consent is required to obtain or retain genetic information about an individual. Exemptions include anonymous research where the identity of the subject will not be released. A sample from which genetic information has been obtained must be promptly destroyed with certain exceptions, including retention for anonymous research. An individual may inspect, request correction of and obtain genetic information from the records of that individual. The law sets forth civil penalties for violations.

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Jurisdiction: Delaware
Status: Statute
NHGRI topic(s): Privacy, Research
Record year or session: Date not stated in source label
NHGRI database updated: February 8, 2024
Snapshot retrieved: September 1, 2026 at 2:32 AM UTC
Source row: 973
Stable source ID: nhgri-462e2431ccfcbc284281
Permanent URL: https://whoownsyourdna.org/source-records/nhgri/nhgri-462e2431ccfcbc284281/

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NHGRI Genome Statute and Legislation Database. State StatuteDelaware: Del. Code 16 1201 et seq.. Archived by Who Owns Your DNA? Retrieved September 1, 2026. https://whoownsyourdna.org/source-records/nhgri/nhgri-462e2431ccfcbc284281/