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Plain-English summary
California expanded its data-broker regime by moving registration oversight to the California Privacy Protection Agency and by requiring a one-stop deletion mechanism for covered data brokers. It primarily affects data brokers that trade in Californians'' personal information and requires recurring deletion processing, public reporting, and audit-related disclosures.
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Timeline
Feb 8, 2023
California SB 362 was introduced to expand data broker registration and deletion obligations.
Oct 10, 2023
The governor signed the Delete Act, moving California data broker oversight to the privacy agency.
Jan 1, 2024
The Delete Act began taking effect for covered California data brokers.
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