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Data Broker Regulation Bill Signed into Law in California Introduction In a significant move to protect consumer privacy, California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed the California Delete Act into law. The new legislation defines the legal obligations of data brokers and consolidates California-specific processes under a state agency established by prior privacy legislation. The California…
California Law Restricting Companies’ Use of Information from Kids Online Halted by Federal Judge On September 20, 2023, a federal judge, U.S. District Judge Beth Labson Freeman, issued a preliminary injunction halting the implementation of a California law aimed at protecting the privacy of minors online. The law, passed unanimously by both state legislative houses…
Privacy: Californians May Soon Have the Power to Erase Personal Data from Shadowy Data Brokers Introduction In a digital age where personal data is constantly collected, bought, and sold without our consent, a new bill passed by the California state Legislature aims to give individuals more control over their personal information. The Delete Act, if…
California Passes First-in-the-Nation Data Broker Deletion Tool California lawmakers have once again taken the lead in addressing privacy concerns by passing groundbreaking legislation that allows consumers to request data brokers to delete their personal information. The bill, known as the Delete Act, would create a centralized mechanism for residents to opt out of data broker…
California Passes First-in-the-Nation Data Broker Deletion Tool An Important Step Towards Privacy Protection On September 15, 2023, lawmakers in California passed a groundbreaking privacy bill that would establish a centralized mechanism for consumers to request data brokers to delete their personal information. The bill, known as the Delete Act, represents a significant move by California…
California Settles With Google Over Location Privacy Practices for $93 Million The Settlement Google has agreed to a $93 million settlement with the state of California over its location-privacy practices. This settlement comes after a previous settlement with 40 states, which amounted to $391.5 million, was reached in November 2022. The initial investigation was prompted…
California on the Verge of Empowering Consumers Against Data Brokers September 14, 2023 California, already recognized for having some of the strongest digital privacy laws in the United States, is on the cusp of offering its residents an innovative tool to combat the sale and secret use of personal information they never agreed to share….
California Considers Making Personal Data Removal Easier Overview California, known for its progressive stance on privacy rights, is considering legislation that would make it easier for residents to remove their personal data from the internet. The current digital privacy law, passed in 2018, grants Californians the right to request the deletion of their personal information…
Cybersecurity Threat: Former Contractor Employee Charged for Hacking California Water Treatment Facility In a recent cybersecurity incident, a former contractor employee has been charged with unauthorized access to the systems of a water treatment facility in California. The suspect, Rambler Gallo, allegedly used software that he installed during his time of employment to gain remote…
Personal Data of More Than 700,000 Retired Californian Workers and Beneficiaries Stolen A Major Cybersecurity Breach In a significant breach of data security, the personal information of over 700,000 retired workers and beneficiaries in California has been stolen. The breach was linked to a popular file-transfer application called MOVEit, which was hacked by Russian cybercriminals….