Delaware Code Title 29. State Government § 9001C. Intent and purpose

The General Assembly finds and declares that the way it manages information technology will play a strong role in determining the future success of the State.  Information technology resources in state government are valuable strategic assets belonging to the citizens of Delaware and must be managed accordingly.  The development and implementation of a single, common, statewide technology direction is fundamental to every aspect of state government including strengthening economic development, expanding education opportunities and providing the most efficient delivery of services to the citizens of Delaware.  The General Assembly further finds and declares there is a critical role of information and information systems in the provision of life, health, safety, and other crucial services to the citizens of the State of Delaware and there is a need to mitigate the risk posed to these services due to ever-evolving cybersecurity threats.