Delete Act

California's Delete Act requires brokers to erase personal data beginning August 1. The law's first enforcement deadline approaches as the state implements this privacy measure.

California's Delete Act requires brokers to erase personal data starting Aug. 1. The law moves toward its first enforcement deadline, affecting data privacy in the state.

California's new DROP tool allows residents to block data brokers from tracking or selling their personal information. The system, mandated by the 2023 Delete Act, enables users to submit requests to all registered brokers at once, simplifying a process previously requiring individual opt-outs for each broker.