Businesses across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. are now facing stricter requirements when it comes to data collection, storage, and destruction. State-level regulations are evolving rapidly, and compliance is no longer a best practice, it’s a legal requirement.

If your business collects, stores, or manages personal information, (and what business doesn’t?!) it’s your responsibility to understand and comply with these laws.

📍 What You Need to Know

🔹 Maryland:
Maryland passed the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024, which takes effect October 1, 2025. It places strict rules on consumer data handling, retention, and destruction.
🔗 Read the MODPA Law

🔹 Virginia:
The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) has been enforceable since January 1, 2023. It requires organizations to implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards—including secure data destruction.
🔗 View the VCDPA Text

🔹 Washington, D.C.:
D.C. enforces data protections through the Security Breach Protection Amendment Act, requiring secure disposal of personal information and prompt notification in case of data breaches.
🔗 Review D.C. Breach Law Summary

🔹 Delaware:
Delaware requires all commercial websites or online services that collect personal data to comply with privacy disclosures and reasonable data protection measures, including secure destruction.
🔗 Review Title 6, Chapter 12C of the Delaware Code:

🚨 Non-Compliance Risks Include:

• • Financial penalties
  • Civil liability
  • Regulatory investigations
  • Damaged customer trust

How Shred Instead Can Help

We provide compliant, secure shredding and electronic waste destruction services across Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Delaware. Our trained professionals ensure your sensitive documents and devices are destroyed on-site, in full compliance with the latest state-level data protection laws.

Through the Shred Instead Protection Program, our clients gain more than just peace of mind—they receive a structured defense against data breaches and regulatory risks. This program delivers:

• • • Verified compliance with evolving state privacy regulations
    • Documented chain of custody and Certificates of Destruction
    • Transparent, on-site service backed by highly trained personnel
    • Proactive Compliance guidance to support your internal data handling standards

With Shred Instead, you’re not just disposing of sensitive materials—you’re safeguarding your business, your reputation, and your customers’ trust.